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Waterloo School District

School District · Waterloo, Wisconsin

Students: 748
Teachers (FTE): 63

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

748

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Wisconsin rank

#324 of 379

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Wisconsin avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,078

+$186 vs Wisconsin median

District size

748 students

Smaller than Wisconsin median

The short answer

Waterloo School District ranks #324 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Waterloo School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waterloo Elementary (6.8/10), Waterloo Intermediate (6.3/10), and Waterloo Middle (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Waterloo School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Waterloo Elementary6.8 / 10
2Waterloo Intermediate6.3 / 10
3Waterloo Middle5.4 / 10
4Waterloo High4.9 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Waterloo School District

Waterloo School District is a Waterloo, Wisconsin school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 748 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $15,078 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Waterloo School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Waterloo Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Waterloo School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Waterloo School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency40.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency42.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Waterloo School District with test data.

Schools in Waterloo School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Wisconsin
City
Waterloo
Total Enrollment
748
Teachers (FTE)
63
District spending per student
$15,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waterloo School District?

Waterloo School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Waterloo School District?

The average composite rating for Waterloo School District is 5.8/10. 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 Waterloo School District?

Waterloo School District's district-level spending was $15,078 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 Waterloo School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Waterloo School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Waterloo School District?

Waterloo Elementary is the highest-rated school in Waterloo School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Waterloo School District?

Across schools in Waterloo School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Waterloo School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?

Waterloo School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
40.9%
ELA Proficiency
42.1%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin 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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