Serving 131 students in grades 7-8, Waterloo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo Middle School serves the entire district of Atwater, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 56.2 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterloo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Middle School's ranking?
Waterloo Middle School is ranked #1658 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waterloo Middle School often compared to?
Waterloo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Middle School?
131 students attend Waterloo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waterloo Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo Middle School?
Waterloo Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo Middle School offer ?
Waterloo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo Middle School part of?
Waterloo Middle School is part of Waterloo Local School District.
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