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Waterloo Middle School

Summary:

Waterloo Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Waterloo, New York, with 338 students. The school consistently underperforms compared to state and local averages, ranking in the bottom quarter of New York middle schools over the past decade.

Waterloo Middle School struggles academically, with only 28.07% of 6th graders, 23.64% of 7th graders, and 24.44% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 43.64%, 49.56%, and 51.88% respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the state, ranging from 13.56% for 8th grade to 33% for 7th grade. The school's performance on state assessments is particularly concerning for various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, white, special education, and economically disadvantaged students, all of whom perform in the bottom 10-20% of middle schools statewide.

Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, Waterloo Middle School's higher spending does not translate to better academic outcomes. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Penn Yan Middle School and Union Springs Middle School, Waterloo Middle School consistently underperforms across nearly all academic metrics. The school's declining performance over the past decade, coupled with the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the Waterloo Central School District's low overall ranking, suggest the need for significant interventions and improvements to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 65 Center St
       Waterloo, NY  13165-1397

(315) 539-1540

District: Waterloo Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1387th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,117 Help


Students who attend Waterloo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waterloo High School

Feeder schools for Waterloo Middle School:

Elementary:    La Fayette School
    Skoi-Yase School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Hispanic:
5.8%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Compare Details Waterloo Middle School ranks worse than 92.2% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.9%), Hispanic (5.8%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterloo Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterloo Middle School is $16,117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Middle School 1387th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Waterloo Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Waterloo Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Central School District 766th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterloo Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.97 634th 1095 42.1%
2007 53.60 629th 1123 44.0%
2008 68.78 441st 1185 62.8%
2009 67.65 496th 1224 59.5%
2010 59.75 594th 1243 52.2%
2011 57.85 612th 1295 52.7%
2012 49.54 749th 1337 44.0%
2013 37.99 852nd 1373 37.9%
2014 37.11 887th 1401 36.7%
2015 44.06 774th 1407 45.0%
2016 51.12 644th 1429 54.9%
2017 43.87 804th 1455 44.7%
2018 33.94 970th 1438 32.5%
2019 24.66 1127th 1439 21.7%
2021 16.00 1128th 1242 9.2%
2022 14.91 1344th 1479 9.1%
2023 16.31 1356th 1500 9.6%
2024 14.79 1387th 1504 7.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 581st 1170 50.3%
2019 18.77 1132nd 1139 0.6%
2022 31.65 963rd 1283 24.9%
2023 19.44 1240th 1307 5.1%
2024 21.42 1204th 1303 7.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.19 907th 1245 27.1%
2019 21.88 1077th 1241 13.2%
2021 18.73 849th 935 9.2%
2022 11.36 1267th 1306 3.0%
2023 11.36 1237th 1288 4.0%
2024 12.29 1233rd 1296 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 892nd 1353 34.1%
2019 22.09 1141st 1370 16.7%
2021 17.12 965th 1066 9.5%
2022 16.99 1304th 1454 10.3%
2023 16.82 1316th 1463 10.0%
2024 13.53 1365th 1465 6.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.24 928th 1352 31.4%
2019 28.94 977th 1366 28.5%
2021 14.77 991st 1071 7.5%
2022 15.06 1348th 1455 7.4%
2023 17.55 1308th 1464 10.7%
2024 18.65 1295th 1464 11.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.38 791st 953 17.0%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.79 715th 763 6.3%
2019 20.49 621st 716 13.3%
2021 11.01 587th 614 4.4%
2022 6.34 732nd 748 2.1%
2023 8.87 747th 772 3.2%
2024 7.53 759th 778 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Waterloo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 420 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 420 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 437 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 425 9 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 461 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 447 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 450 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 498 13 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 498 13 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 493 17 4 12 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2005 495 20 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 455 18 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2007 422 13 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2008 408 15 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 415 11 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 387 13 2 12 0 n/a n/a 2 416
2011 384 11 4 12 1 0 0 0 412
2012 390 18 3 15 1 0 1 0 428
2013 396 19 3 13 1 0 4 0 436
2014 349 16 2 15 0 0 5 0 387
2015 326 15 1 13 0 0 6 0 361
2016 298 12 1 13 3 0 9 0 336
2017 324 13 2 15 1 0 5 0 360
2018 325 13 2 16 1 0 3 0 360
2019 337 13 2 22 0 0 3 0 377
2020 311 17 5 15 0 0 5 0 353
2021 323 15 4 11 0 0 7 0 360
2022 295 17 2 17 0 0 5 0 336
2023 305 11 2 17 0 0 3 0 338
2024 298 13 3 20 1 0 12 0 347

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 423 34.4 12.3 18.2
1996 423 34.4 12.3 18.2
1997 444 33.9 13.1 15.5
1998 444 32.6 13.6 15.5
1999 466 31.1 15.0 14.8
2000 451 33.0 13.7 36.8
2001 454 34.1 13.3 45.8
2002 521 32.0 16.3 36.5
2003 521 32.0 16.3 36.5
2004 527 n/a n/a n/a
2005 546 36.0 15.2 41.9
2006 500 37.0 13.5 45
2007 455 38.0 12.0 46.2
2008 440 39.0 11.3 47
2009 445 39.0 11.4 33.3
2010 416 38.0 10.9 40.6
2011 412 31.3 13.1 45.6
2012 428 36.0 11.8 43
2013 436 37.0 11.7 42.2
2014 387 33.0 11.7 n/a
2015 361 33.0 10.9 52.6
2016 336 32.0 10.5 n/a
2017 360 29.1 12.3 57.2
2018 360 33.0 10.8 57.8
2019 377 31.0 12.1 55.7
2020 353 42.0 8.4 60.1
2021 360 36.3 9.9 60.8
2022 336 39.4 8.5 58.9
2023 338 36.7 9.2 62.7
2024 347 34.9 9.9 57.9

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 423 34.4 12.3 18.2
1996 423 34.4 12.3 18.2
1997 444 33.9 13.1 15.5
1998 444 32.6 13.6 15.5
1999 466 31.1 15.0 14.8
2000 451 33.0 13.7 36.8
2001 454 34.1 13.3 45.8
2002 521 32.0 16.3 36.5
2003 521 32.0 16.3 36.5
2004 527 n/a n/a n/a
2005 546 36.0 15.2 41.9
2006 500 37.0 13.5 45
2007 455 38.0 12.0 46.2
2008 440 39.0 11.3 47
2009 445 39.0 11.4 33.3
2010 416 38.0 10.9 40.6
2011 412 31.3 13.1 45.6
2012 428 36.0 11.8 43
2013 436 37.0 11.7 42.2
2014 387 33.0 11.7 n/a
2015 361 33.0 10.9 52.6
2016 336 32.0 10.5 n/a
2017 360 29.1 12.3 57.2
2018 360 33.0 10.8 57.8
2019 377 31.0 12.1 55.7
2020 353 42.0 8.4 60.1
2021 360 36.3 9.9 60.8
2022 336 39.4 8.5 58.9
2023 338 36.7 9.2 62.7
2024 347 34.9 9.9 57.9

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 Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201499.5%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201599.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.1%0.3%0.0%99.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%
201799.2%0.6%0.0%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201898.6%0.3%0.3%99.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%
201998.7%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%
202099.7%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterloo Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $806 (7.0%) $10,756 (93.0%) $11,562
2020 $942 (8.1%) $10,696 (91.9%) $11,638
2022 $672 (4.9%) $13,038 (95.1%) $13,710
2023 $1,671 (10.4%) $14,447 (89.6%) $16,117

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo Middle 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 1127th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1356th of 1500 Middle schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)3120.6
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Central School District)3120
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Waterloo Middle School)3727.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Math (Waterloo Central School District)3527.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)1421.2
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Central School District)1320.7
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Waterloo Middle School)2134.2
 13.2%
   7th Grade Math (Waterloo Central School District)2133.7
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)2733.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Central School District)2732.3
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Waterloo Middle School)2717.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade Math (Waterloo Central School District)2616.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Waterloo Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Waterloo Central School District)74.567.9
 6.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Waterloo Middle School)10085.7
 14.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Waterloo Central School District)79.257.7
 21.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377338
 10.3%
African American1311
 15.4%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic2217
 22.7%
Pacific Islander00
White337305
 9.5%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%62.7%
 7%

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

Students at Waterloo Middle School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Waterloo Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.8% of New York middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 347 students attended Waterloo Middle School.


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