Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

1235 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709

www.agwaters.org/

911 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alfred G. Waters Middle School, located in Middletown, Delaware, is a prominent educational institution serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Appoquinimink School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing their curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, Waters Middle School encourages students to engage with their peers, develop leadership skills, and contribute positively to the school culture. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

911

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	462
Hispanic	55
Black	182
Asian	183
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
462 (50.7 %)
Asian
183 (20.1 %)
Black
182 (20.0 %)
Hispanic
55 (6.0 %)
Two or More
26 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)449-3490
Website:	http://www.agwaters.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	911
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 289

Grade 7 312

Grade 8 310