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#1144 of 2,105 schools in WI

Waterloo Intermediate

Middle School · Waterloo School District · Waterloo, WI

A middle school in Waterloo, WI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

813 N Monroe St, Waterloo, WI 53594

  • Math 42% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs WI 52% (2025)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$15,078
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Waterloo Intermediate score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
52%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Waterloo Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterloo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,000

Median home value

$236,900

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53594; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Waterloo School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,078NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waterloo Intermediate is listed in Waterloo School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waterloo Intermediate

Waterloo Intermediate is a public middle school in Waterloo, WI, part of Waterloo School District, serving approximately 103 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,144 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waterloo Intermediate

What grades does Waterloo Intermediate serve?

Waterloo Intermediate serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Waterloo Intermediate?

Waterloo Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Intermediate is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waterloo Intermediate rank in WI?

Waterloo Intermediate ranks #1,144 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Waterloo Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Waterloo Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterloo Intermediate has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Waterloo Intermediate a charter school?

No, Waterloo Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Waterloo Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Waterloo Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterloo Intermediate?

41.7% of students at Waterloo Intermediate 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 53594)
5,187
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
41.7
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 53594; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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