For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 813 students in Waterloo Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Waterloo Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterloo Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
92%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,232 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,093
$17,287
Spending / Student
$14,232
$17,235
Best Waterloo Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2124
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-0033
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-0033
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterloo Local School District?
Waterloo Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Waterloo Local School District?
Waterloo Local School District is ranked #392 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo Local School District?
92% of Waterloo Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterloo Local School District?
Waterloo Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Waterloo Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,232 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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