Top Rankings
Waterloo School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 746 students in Waterloo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Waterloo School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
746 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waterloo School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
28%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
66%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,853
$17,038
Spending / Student
$19,891
$17,011
Best Waterloo School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Intermediate
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Grades: 5-6
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
785 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2168
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2696
Grades: 7-8
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterloo School District?
Waterloo School District manages 4 public schools serving 746 students.
What is the rank of Waterloo School District?
Waterloo School District is ranked #377 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo School District?
66% of Waterloo School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterloo School District?
Waterloo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Waterloo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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