Serving 118 students in grades 7-8, Waterloo Middle School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterloo Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Waterloo school district, covering an area of approximately 80.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterloo Middle School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing today's students for tomorrow's challenges
School Rankings
Waterloo Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1638 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Middle School's ranking?
Waterloo Middle School is ranked #1638 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Middle School?
118 students attend Waterloo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Waterloo Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterloo Middle School?
Waterloo Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterloo Middle School offer ?
Waterloo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterloo Middle School part of?
Waterloo Middle School is part of Waterloo School District.
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