- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, DE
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 100008000222
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 935
- students enrolled
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 100008000222 · Middletown, DE Middle · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 18:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- This school
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- Cantwells Brid
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
852 students
What this shows Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School compares
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Delaware - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Asian 29.3%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cantwells Bridge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Middletown
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
How many students attend Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School has 935 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Middletown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School rank among middle schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.