Serving 119 students in grades 7-8, Waterloo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterloo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waterloo Middle School's student population of 119 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Waterloo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterloo Middle School's ranking?
Waterloo Middle School is ranked #1721 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Waterloo Middle School often compared to?
Waterloo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Middle School?
119 students attend Waterloo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Waterloo Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo Middle School?
Waterloo Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waterloo Middle School offer ?
Waterloo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterloo Middle School part of?
Waterloo Middle School is part of Waterloo Local School District.
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