Waterloo Community School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 19 public schools in Waterloo Community School District, serving 10,893 students. Waterloo Community School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Public schools in Waterloo Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 74% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
- The top ranked public schools in Waterloo Community School District are West High School, East High School and Orange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Waterloo Community School District |
| School District Website | http://www.waterlooschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (319) 433-1800 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IA) |
| # of Schools | 19 Schools | 1,330 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,893 Students | 502,459 Students |
| # of Teachers | 762 Teachers | 34,396 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- Waterloo Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 70% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #323 out of 333 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 74% |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.41 |
| # of American Indian Students | 26 Students | 1,874 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 334 Students | 12,683 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,240 Students | 54,404 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 11% |
| # of Black Students | 3,003 Students | 30,879 Students |
| % Black Students | 28% | 6% |
| # of White Students | 5,169 Students | 381,240 Students |
| % White Students | 47% | 76% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 200 Students | 1,350 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 2% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 921 Students | 20,029 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 9% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 491 | 22,072 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 854 | 38,247 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 836 | 34,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 846 | 36,010 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 850 | 36,631 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 836 | 37,922 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 852 | 37,957 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 798 | 37,546 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 752 | 37,038 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 761 | 36,371 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 948 | 37,643 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 774 | 37,027 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 692 | 36,147 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 603 | 36,946 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $13,905 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,090. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,081 is less than the state median of $13,630. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IA) |
| Total Revenue | $152 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $132 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,905 | $14,090 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,081 | $13,630 |
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Waterloo Community School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West High School Math: 80% | Reading: 79%
Rank:6/, Top 50%425 E Ridgeway Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,725 student
- East High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%214 High St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12 | 908 students
- Orange Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 74%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%5805 Kimball Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
- Hoover Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 72%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%630 Hillcrest Rd10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
- Kingsley Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 71%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%201 Sunset Rd10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Grades: K-5 | 382 students
- Lou Henry Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%312 Rachael St10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Grades: K-5 | 481 students
- Bunger Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 63%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%157 S Roosevelt Rd10
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Grades: 6-8 | 411 students
- Highland Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 57%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%812 Idaho St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
- Poyner Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 62%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%1138 Central Ave10
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Grades: K-5 | 453 students
- Central Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 55%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1350 Katoski Dr10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Grades: 6-8 | 469 students
- Fred Becker Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1239 Sheldon St10
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
- George Washington Carver Academy Math: 55% | Reading: 45%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1505 Logan Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
- Kittrell Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 53%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1304 Oregon St10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
- Lowell Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1628 Washington St10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: K-5 | 308 students
- Lincoln Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 45%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%302 Cedar Bend St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
- Cunningham School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1224 Mobile St10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
- Irving Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1115 W. 5th Street10
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: PK-5 | 496 students
- Expo Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1410 Independence Ave10
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12 | 411 students
- Elk Run Early Childhood Center316 Mc Coy Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2660
Grades: PK | 177 students
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