Overview

Wm. E. Waters Middle School is a public school in Portsmouth, VA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 2 sports. It is one of 5 middle schools in Portsmouth City Public Schools.

School Rating

Wm. E. Waters Middle School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

600 Roosevelt Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
School leader: Mr Craig R Harris
(757) 558-2813
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