Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist School District
School District · Waterloo, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,578
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,578
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dekalb High School
Waterloo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#212 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,445
$1,917 vs Indiana median
District size
3,578 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist ranks #212 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are James R Watson Elementary School (6.9/10), Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch (6.6/10), and Dekalb High School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James R Watson Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Dekalb High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Dekalb Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Waterloo Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Country Meadow Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is a Waterloo, Indiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,578 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $10,445 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James R Watson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist students show an average math proficiency of 59.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist with test data.
Schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Waterloo
- Total Enrollment
- 3,578
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
The average composite rating for Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist's district-level spending was $10,445 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
James R Watson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
Across schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist compare to other districts in Indiana?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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