Top Rankings
Waterloo Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,600 students in Waterloo Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Waterloo Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
10,600 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
738 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Waterloo Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.45
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
365 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,413 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%
# Black Students
2,886 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
27%
7%
# White Students
4,567 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
43%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
324 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,025 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
436
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
829
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
730
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
765
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
748
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
752
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
760
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
764
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
790
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
807
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,205
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
783
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
717
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
514
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,566 is higher than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,497 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$176 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,566
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,497
$15,968
Best Waterloo Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sunset Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2210
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Poyner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1138 Central Ave
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-1534
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
West High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Ridgeway Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #66.
Kittrell Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Oregon St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #77.
Fred Becker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Sheldon St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Lou Henry Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 Rachael St
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2860
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #99.
East High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 High St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #1010.
Bunger Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Idaho St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1115 W. 5th Street
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1414.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1628 Washington St
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Waterloo, IA 50702
(319) 433-1900
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cedar Bend St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1990
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1616.
George Washington Carver Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
Rank: #1717.
Cunningham School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Mobile St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1818.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 6-12
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mc Coy Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2660
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2660
Grades: PK
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterloo Comm School District?
Waterloo Comm School District manages 19 public schools serving 10,600 students.
What is the rank of Waterloo Comm School District?
Waterloo Comm School District is ranked #310 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo Comm School District?
43% of Waterloo Comm School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterloo Comm School District?
Waterloo Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Waterloo Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,497 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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