Waterloo Middle School

Summary:

Waterloo Middle School is a public middle school located in Atwater, Ohio, serving 178 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Waterloo Local District, which is ranked 325 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterloo Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various subject areas, particularly in 8th grade Science (70.8% proficient or better vs. 62.1% state average) and Algebra I (100% proficient or better vs. 55.9% state average). This suggests the school is providing strong academic performance. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2019-2020 to 24.6% in 2021-2022, which is a concerning trend that the school should address.

While Waterloo Middle School performs well for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% of Ohio middle schools in this category, its performance for white students is in the bottom 50% of Ohio middle schools. This contrast in student group performance is an interesting finding that the school may need to examine further to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1464 Industry Rd
       Atwater, OH  44201-9349


(330) 947-0033

District: Waterloo Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools


Students who attend Waterloo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Waterloo High School

Feeder schools for Waterloo Middle School:

Elementary:    Waterloo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Waterloo Middle School ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Middle School 391st of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Waterloo Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Waterloo Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Local 325th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.09 287th 400 28.3%
2005 51.24 405th 692 41.5%
2006 56.90 402nd 732 45.1%
2007 53.31 503rd 837 39.9%
2008 64.03 370th 835 55.7%
2009 63.03 411th 858 52.1%
2010 65.13 414th 895 53.7%
2011 69.56 348th 925 62.4%
2012 68.08 398th 989 59.8%
2013 69.03 393rd 1001 60.7%
2014 67.85 388th 1008 61.5%
2015 64.50 409th 1035 60.5%
2016 64.13 424th 1050 59.6%
2017 72.61 284th 1038 72.6%
2018 60.38 451st 1010 55.3%
2019 69.19 343rd 1050 67.3%
2021 55.39 512th 1037 50.6%
2022 59.46 445th 1017 56.2%
2023 64.03 417th 1048 60.2%
2024 66.15 391st 1046 62.6%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.39 364th 924 60.6%
2019 65.84 309th 945 67.3%
2021 51.21 469th 923 49.2%
2022 68.05 250th 947 73.6%
2023 68.81 265th 974 72.8%
2024 73.44 219th 989 77.9%
See the entire list of Best Ohio Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 538th 897 40.0%
2019 68.50 333rd 917 63.7%
2021 55.08 448th 910 50.8%
2022 50.87 501st 925 45.8%
2023 66.30 344th 943 63.5%
2024 65.22 344th 942 63.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.41 343rd 643 46.7%
2019 48.73 298th 658 54.7%
2021 43.03 279th 576 51.6%
2022 69.13 90th 565 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 366th 916 60.0%
2019 67.43 321st 933 65.6%
2021 46.30 521st 924 43.6%
2022 60.97 371st 946 60.8%
2023 56.10 450th 963 53.3%
2024 61.28 393rd 958 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.94 481st 781 38.4%
2019 58.04 351st 796 55.9%
2021 38.92 514th 781 34.2%
2022 44.51 473rd 809 41.5%
2023 48.96 445th 805 44.7%
2024 48.78 434th 795 45.4%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department 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: Ohio Department of Education

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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
1988 399 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 417 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 422 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 452 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1993 421 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 435 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1995 401 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 401 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 431 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 472 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 471 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 471 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 445 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 349 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 359 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 357 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 362
2008 337 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 345
2009 340 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 345
2010 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 310
2011 286 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 292
2012 270 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 275
2013 260 1 0 1 1 0 5 0 268
2014 265 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 272
2015 278 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 284
2016 281 0 0 2 0 1 7 0 291
2017 270 0 3 5 0 0 5 0 283
2018 252 0 2 3 1 1 2 0 261
2019 239 1 1 8 1 0 3 0 253
2020 221 2 0 9 0 0 2 0 234
2021 190 1 0 8 0 2 4 0 205
2022 181 2 2 3 0 2 5 0 195
2023 168 1 1 2 0 2 4 0 178

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
1988 401 22.0 18.2 0
1989 417 22.0 18.9 n/a
1990 422 22.0 19.1 n/a
1991 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1992 452 25.3 17.8 13.7
1993 421 22.5 18.7 18.1
1994 436 23.6 18.5 15.6
1995 401 22.2 18.1 13.7
1996 401 22.2 18.1 13.7
1997 427 23.5 18.2 14.3
1998 425 25.0 17.0 12.2
1999 431 26.2 16.5 17.9
2000 459 27.2 16.9 16.3
2001 472 27.2 17.4 18
2002 471 29.2 16.1 20.8
2003 471 29.2 16.1 20.8
2004 446 29.2 15.3 26
2005 351 22.0 16.0 0
2006 360 21.8 16.5 0
2007 362 27.0 13.4 0
2008 345 21.5 16.0 n/a
2009 345 22.5 15.3 0
2010 310 21.5 14.4 0
2011 292 15.8 18.3 0
2012 275 13.2 20.8 0
2013 268 12.7 21.1 0
2014 272 12.5 21.7 0
2015 284 n/a n/a 0
2016 291 13.0 22.3 0
2017 283 14.1 19.9 n/a
2018 261 13.4 19.3 n/a
2019 253 14.2 17.7 n/a
2020 234 14.2 16.4 n/a
2021 205 13.5 15.1 n/a
2022 195 n/a n/a n/a
2023 178 24.0 7.4 n/a

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
1988 401 22.0 18.2 0
1989 417 22.0 18.9 n/a
1990 422 22.0 19.1 n/a
1991 455 22.5 20.2 n/a
1992 452 25.3 17.8 13.7
1993 421 22.5 18.7 18.1
1994 436 23.6 18.5 15.6
1995 401 22.2 18.1 13.7
1996 401 22.2 18.1 13.7
1997 427 23.5 18.2 14.3
1998 425 25.0 17.0 12.2
1999 431 26.2 16.5 17.9
2000 459 27.2 16.9 16.3
2001 472 27.2 17.4 18
2002 471 29.2 16.1 20.8
2003 471 29.2 16.1 20.8
2004 446 29.2 15.3 26
2005 351 22.0 16.0 0
2006 360 21.8 16.5 0
2007 362 27.0 13.4 0
2008 345 21.5 16.0 n/a
2009 345 22.5 15.3 0
2010 310 21.5 14.4 0
2011 292 15.8 18.3 0
2012 275 13.2 20.8 0
2013 268 12.7 21.1 0
2014 272 12.5 21.7 0
2015 284 n/a n/a 0
2016 291 13.0 22.3 0
2017 283 14.1 19.9 n/a
2018 261 13.4 19.3 n/a
2019 253 14.2 17.7 n/a
2020 234 14.2 16.4 n/a
2021 205 13.5 15.1 n/a
2022 195 n/a n/a n/a
2023 178 24.0 7.4 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterloo Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,755
2022 $10,130
2023 $11,141

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 417th of 1048 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Middle School)65.860.9
 4.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Local)64.659.1
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)64.953.1
 11.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Local)64.954.5
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Middle School)6951.1
 17.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Local)70.546.2
 24.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)79.876.6
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Local)79.873.1
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Waterloo Middle School)67.965.6
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Waterloo Local)68.565.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Middle School)60.951.9
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Local)6251.7
 10.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Middle School)6557.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Waterloo Local)6754.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Waterloo Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Waterloo Local)71.967.2
 4.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253178
 29.6%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic82
 75%
Pacific Islander02
White239168
 29.7%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo Middle School

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 178 students attended Waterloo Middle School.

Waterloo Middle School ranks 391st of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Waterloo Middle School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.


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