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Waterloo Junior High School

Summary:

Waterloo Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Waterloo, Illinois, part of the highly-ranked Waterloo CUSD 5 district. With 619 students, the school has consistently been among the top middle schools in Illinois, currently ranked 130 out of 1,363 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterloo Junior High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 72.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 45.1% of students were proficient, higher than the 51% district and 28.4% state averages. The school also boasts impressive science scores, with 81.1% of students proficient or better, well above the district (69.2%) and state (53.2%) levels. Waterloo Junior High School's performance is strong across various student subgroups, including female, male, white, special education, and economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Emge Junior High School is the closest comparable, but Waterloo Junior High significantly outperforms it in academic metrics and overall rankings. Other high-performing schools in the region, such as New Athens Junior High and Millstadt Consolidated School, also rank in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools, indicating a strong educational environment in the area. Waterloo Junior High School's sustained excellence over the years is a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Bellefontaine Dr
       Waterloo, IL  62298-1511

(618) 939-3457

District: Waterloo CUSD 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,108 Help


Students who attend Waterloo Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Waterloo High School

Feeder schools for Waterloo Junior High School:

Elementary:    Gardner Elementary School
    Rogers Elementary School
    W J Zahnow Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.1% Help


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Compare Details Waterloo Junior High School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterloo Junior High School is $11,108.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Junior High School 130th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Waterloo Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Waterloo CUSD 5:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo CUSD 5 90th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterloo Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.41 134th 1185 88.7%
2004 80.61 218th 1204 81.9%
2005 81.59 196th 1209 83.8%
2006 82.35 156th 1272 87.7%
2007 73.56 320th 1287 75.1%
2008 79.96 203rd 1293 84.3%
2009 80.07 203rd 1318 84.6%
2010 81.04 176th 1327 86.7%
2011 81.33 167th 1344 87.6%
2012 82.04 166th 1365 87.8%
2013 83.86 174th 1367 87.3%
2014 84.54 160th 1322 87.9%
2015 87.62 147th 1302 88.7%
2016 82.35 180th 1294 86.1%
2017 90.35 95th 1293 92.7%
2018 93.96 56th 1293 95.7%
2019 90.36 98th 1356 92.8%
2021 76.89 229th 1241 81.5%
2022 85.74 150th 1369 89.0%
2023 92.07 88th 1367 93.6%
2024 88.26 130th 1363 90.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.76 25th 602 95.8%
2019 65.11 140th 792 82.3%
2021 44.47 225th 548 58.9%
2022 80.37 59th 781 92.4%
2023 72.58 139th 805 82.7%
2024 72.76 159th 802 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.85 49th 1161 95.8%
2019 85.31 88th 1217 92.8%
2021 62.80 240th 1019 76.4%
2022 70.22 231st 1221 81.1%
2023 89.09 57th 1234 95.4%
2024 81.57 121st 1219 90.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.55 51st 1226 95.8%
2019 92.37 61st 1276 95.2%
2021 75.81 201st 1017 80.2%
2022 86.17 129th 1286 90.0%
2023 91.36 81st 1275 93.6%
2024 88.55 106th 1251 91.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.66 83rd 674 87.7%
2024 66.52 126th 639 80.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.25 63rd 1223 94.8%
2019 84.79 156th 1296 88.0%
2021 70.45 235th 1048 77.6%
2022 82.88 152nd 1286 88.2%
2023 90.58 94th 1292 92.7%
2024 85.53 140th 1264 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.76 69th 889 92.2%
2019 80.52 125th 905 86.2%
2021 61.65 260th 813 68.0%
2022 71.07 200th 898 77.7%
2023 82.45 119th 895 86.7%
2024 76.14 158th 875 81.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Waterloo Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 505 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 507
1990 535 n/a 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 538
1991 592 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 589 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 331 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 312 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 337 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 337 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 334 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 366 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 386 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 579 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 561 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 593 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 593 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 610 2 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 596 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 2 603
2006 594 2 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 603 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 625 3 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2009 598 1 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 573 2 11 8 3 n/a n/a 2 599
2011 586 3 13 8 3 0 4 0 617
2012 607 4 11 7 1 0 0 0 630
2013 610 0 2 12 1 0 16 0 641
2014 611 0 7 8 2 0 10 0 638
2015 599 2 3 8 5 0 7 0 624
2016 562 1 2 13 3 1 7 0 589
2017 557 2 2 13 1 3 12 0 590
2018 568 1 2 10 2 2 13 0 598
2019 594 2 1 10 6 0 19 0 632
2020 595 1 0 14 3 0 21 0 634
2021 621 1 0 14 3 0 21 0 660
2022 599 1 1 11 1 0 19 0 632
2023 586 0 1 13 1 0 18 0 619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterloo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 26.9 18.8 n/a
1990 538 27.0 19.9 n/a
1991 596 30.0 19.8 n/a
1992 592 31.0 19.0 n/a
1993 331 19.0 17.4 n/a
1994 316 19.0 16.6 n/a
1995 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1996 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1997 336 18.0 18.7 n/a
1998 372 19.8 18.8 n/a
1999 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
2000 583 27.6 21.1 n/a
2001 565 30.6 18.5 n/a
2002 600 31.0 19.4 10.3
2003 600 31.0 19.4 10.3
2004 623 33.0 18.9 13.8
2005 603 34.0 17.7 14.3
2006 603 34.0 17.7 15.8
2007 618 33.0 18.7 13.9
2008 644 33.0 19.5 14.3
2009 621 40.0 15.5 17.1
2010 599 40.0 14.9 18.4
2011 617 40.4 15.2 15.9
2012 630 42.0 15.0 18.3
2013 641 44.1 14.5 9.8
2014 638 39.9 15.9 23.5
2015 624 36.0 17.3 24.7
2016 589 33.0 17.8 21.7
2017 590 33.6 17.5 24.4
2018 598 33.3 17.9 21.2
2019 632 35.5 17.8 22.9
2020 634 37.7 16.8 21.5
2021 660 n/a n/a n/a
2022 632 37.4 16.8 13
2023 619 36.4 17.0 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterloo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 26.9 18.8 n/a
1990 538 27.0 19.9 n/a
1991 596 30.0 19.8 n/a
1992 592 31.0 19.0 n/a
1993 331 19.0 17.4 n/a
1994 316 19.0 16.6 n/a
1995 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1996 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1997 336 18.0 18.7 n/a
1998 372 19.8 18.8 n/a
1999 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
2000 583 27.6 21.1 n/a
2001 565 30.6 18.5 n/a
2002 600 31.0 19.4 10.3
2003 600 31.0 19.4 10.3
2004 623 33.0 18.9 13.8
2005 603 34.0 17.7 14.3
2006 603 34.0 17.7 15.8
2007 618 33.0 18.7 13.9
2008 644 33.0 19.5 14.3
2009 621 40.0 15.5 17.1
2010 599 40.0 14.9 18.4
2011 617 40.4 15.2 15.9
2012 630 42.0 15.0 18.3
2013 641 44.1 14.5 9.8
2014 638 39.9 15.9 23.5
2015 624 36.0 17.3 24.7
2016 589 33.0 17.8 21.7
2017 590 33.6 17.5 24.4
2018 598 33.3 17.9 21.2
2019 632 35.5 17.8 22.9
2020 634 37.7 16.8 21.5
2021 660 n/a n/a n/a
2022 632 37.4 16.8 13
2023 619 36.4 17.0 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Waterloo Junior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.7%99.0%99.7%
201699.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%98.8%31.2%
201799.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%98.7%99.5%67.7%
201899.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.2%99.5%98.5%
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.7%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.1%
202299.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%
202399.8%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.7%99.8%98.7%
202499.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.3%99.5%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterloo Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $308 (3.9%) $7,588 (96.1%) $7,896
2020 $337 (4.3%) $7,492 (95.7%) $7,830
2021 $370 (4.9%) $7,233 (95.1%) $7,603
2022 $370 (4.9%) $7,233 (95.1%) $7,603
2023 $836 (8.6%) $8,894 (91.4%) $9,729
2024 $546 (4.9%) $10,561 (95.1%) $11,108

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 1367 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Junior High School)66.162.6
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo CUSD 5)66.162.6
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Junior High School)53.345.2
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo CUSD 5)53.345.2
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Junior High School)77.267.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo CUSD 5)77.267.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Junior High School)52.955
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo CUSD 5)52.955
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Junior High School)49.769.9
 20.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo CUSD 5)49.769.9
 20.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Junior High School)49.146
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo CUSD 5)49.146
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Waterloo Junior High School)78.173.1
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Waterloo CUSD 5)78.173.1
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students632619
 2.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian11
Hispanic1013
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White594586
 1.3%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%19.1%
 3.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo Junior High School

Students who attend Waterloo Junior High School usually go on to attend Waterloo High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Waterloo Junior High School.

Students at Waterloo Junior High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Yes. Waterloo Junior High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Illinois middle schools.


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