Serving 114 students in grades 5-6, Waterloo Intermediate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Waterloo, WI, encompassing approximately 80.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo Intermediate's student population of 114 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterloo Intermediate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Intermediate is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Intermediate's ranking?
Waterloo Intermediate is ranked #1141 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Intermediate?
114 students attend Waterloo Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Waterloo Intermediate students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo Intermediate?
Waterloo Intermediate has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterloo Intermediate offer ?
Waterloo Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterloo Intermediate part of?
Waterloo Intermediate is part of Waterloo School District.
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