Best Waterloo Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,322 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 score of 51% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and 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 64% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Hoover Middle School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
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630 Hillcrest Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2830

Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #22.

Central Middle School

(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
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1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100

Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

George Washington Carver Academy

(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
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1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500

Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #44.

Expo Alternative Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
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1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930

Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Black Hawk Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1700 Downing Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2150

Gr: K-5

Expo High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

927 Franklin
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930

Gr: 9-12

Freeburg Early Childhood Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1913 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 235-5557

Gr: PK | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Longfellow Early Childhood (Closed 2011)

233 Edwards St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1960

Gr: PK

Roosevelt Elementary School (Closed 2005)

200 E Arlington St
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 291-4883

Gr: K-5 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 64%

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?

4 public middle schools are located in Waterloo.

What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?

Waterloo public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Waterloo are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waterloo include: Central Middle School vs. Hoover Middle School, Hoover Middle School vs. Central Middle School, George Washington Carver Academy vs. Central Middle School