Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Dekalb Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeKalb Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Waterloo, IN, covering approximately 165.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles and the furthest edge located 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dekalb Middle School's student population of 759 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dekalb Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dekalb Middle School's ranking?
Dekalb Middle School is ranked #722 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Middle School?
759 students attend Dekalb Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dekalb Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Middle School?
Dekalb Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dekalb Middle School offer ?
Dekalb Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb Middle School part of?
Dekalb Middle School is part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District.
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