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#1492 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 39% in state
Waterloo High School
High School · Waterloo Cusd 5 · Waterloo, IL
A Waterloo Cusd 5 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
505 E Bulldog, Waterloo, IL 62298
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Waterloo High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterloo High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low29/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,073
Median home value
$263,200
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62298; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibault CatholicPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waterloo Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterloo High School is listed in Waterloo CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterloo High School
Waterloo High School is a public high school in Waterloo, IL, part of Waterloo Cusd 5, serving approximately 879 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterloo High School
What grades does Waterloo High School serve?
Waterloo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterloo High School?
Waterloo High School has an enrollment of approximately 879 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterloo High School rank in IL?
Waterloo High School ranks #1,492 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Waterloo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterloo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waterloo High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterloo High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterloo High School a charter school?
No, Waterloo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterloo High School a Title I school?
No, Waterloo High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterloo High School?
20.0% of students at Waterloo High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 879
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (618) 939-3455
- Area population (ZIP 62298)
- 17,907
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62298; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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