For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 774 students in Waterloo, IN.
The top ranked public middle school in Waterloo, IN is Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waterloo, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waterloo, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterloo, IN include Dekalb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterloo?
1 public middle schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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