For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,480 students in Waterloo, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterloo, IA are Hoover Middle School, Central Middle School and George Washington Carver Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waterloo, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
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: #33.
George Washington Carver Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
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: #44.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
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
Waterloo, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Expo High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557
Grades: PK
| 32 students
233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960
Grades: PK
| n/a students
200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883
Grades: K-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waterloo, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waterloo, IA include Hoover Middle School, Central Middle School and George Washington Carver Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterloo, IA?
4 public middle schools are located in Waterloo, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo, IA?
Waterloo, IA public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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