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Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE, 19709

Top 25% School in Delaware

Ranked 5 of 113 in Delaware

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About Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

Alfred G. Waters Middle School is located at 1235 Cedar Lane Road in the southern Middletown area of Middletown, Delaware, 19709, serving a well-established residential community. The school serves grades 6–8 and enrolls roughly 903 students. It operates with a student–teacher ratio of about 17:1. The school demonstrates strong proficiency outcomes in both math (53%) and reading (63%) based on available academic indicators. The gender mix is approximately 47% female and 53% male. The campus emphasizes steady academic habits, personal responsibility, and social growth as students prepare for the transition to high school. The local housing market typically includes residences priced between the mid-$300,000s and the low-$500,000s, attracting families desiring secure neighborhoods with easy access to educational institutions and essential services. Caregivers frequently express that educators uphold explicit expectations, routines are consistently applied, and communication facilitates students' development of independence and confidence. Alfred G. Waters Middle School, emphasizing structure and student development, aspires to be one of the best middle schools in Delaware.

Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School Contact Information

Address

1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE, 19709

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Phone

(302) 449-3490

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 63% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
23
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
903
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.28%
Asian 22.59%
Hispanic 5.43%
Black 18.38%
Two+ Races 3.77%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
49.28%
Asian
22.59%
Hispanic
5.43%
Black
18.38%
Two+ Races
3.77%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 903
47.29%
427 Female
52.71%
476 Male

Student Population

903 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

301 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In late December 2025, the volleyball team of Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School secured a district championship. The AG Waters team secured the title by defeating Meredith Middle School in the championship match. The victory concluded the season with a first-place finish at the district level.

FAQ

Q1. What is Alfred G. Waters Middle School's official website's vision and motto?

Ans. The motto of Alfred G. Waters Middle School is "empower, achieve, and lead." The school's vision is to give students a world-class education that helps them do well in school and in their communities, both locally and globally.

Q2. What are the main values of Alfred G. Waters Middle School?

Ans. Every day, for every class and every student, Alfred G. Waters Middle School lists the core values of hard work, respect, teamwork, and innovation.

Q3. What does Alfred G. Waters Middle School say about attendance requirements?

Ans. The attendance policy at Alfred G. Waters Middle School explains what counts as an excused or unexcused absence and how families can find out about them.

Q4. What technology resources does Alfred G. Waters Middle School list in its facility profile?

Ans. Alfred G. Waters Middle School says that its classrooms are full of technology, with LCD projectors, document cameras, interactive boards, and many computers in different labs and mobile carts.

Q5. What after-school and related arts programs are listed for Alfred G. Waters Middle School?

Ans. Alfred G. Waters Middle School's profile says that it has related arts classes like band, chorus, orchestra, and world languages, as well as after-school activities like Science Olympiad, Business Professionals of America, and Math League.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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