Waterloo Local School District
School District · Atwater, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,265
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Waterloo Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waterloo Local 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.
Waterloo High School
Atwater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waterloo Elementary School
Atwater · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waterloo Middle School
Atwater · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#399 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,265
$392 vs Ohio median
District size
813 students
Smaller than Ohio median
The short answer
Waterloo Local ranks #399 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Waterloo Local's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterloo High School (7.3/10), Waterloo Elementary School (6.5/10), and Waterloo Middle School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waterloo Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Waterloo Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Waterloo Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waterloo Local
Waterloo Local is a Atwater, Ohio school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 813 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $14,265 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Waterloo Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waterloo High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Waterloo Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.2% and ELA proficiency of 73.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waterloo Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waterloo Local with test data.
Schools in Waterloo Local
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Atwater
- Total Enrollment
- 813
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterloo Local?
Waterloo Local has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Waterloo Local?
The average composite rating for Waterloo Local is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waterloo Local?
Waterloo Local spends $14,265 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waterloo Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waterloo Local is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waterloo Local?
Waterloo High School is the highest-rated school in Waterloo Local with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Waterloo Local?
Across schools in Waterloo Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waterloo Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Waterloo Local has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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