Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Waterloo Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Waterloo Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterloo Junior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Waterloo Junior High School is ranked #612 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Waterloo Junior High School?
574 students attend Waterloo Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waterloo Junior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterloo Junior High School?
Waterloo Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waterloo Junior High School offer ?
Waterloo Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waterloo Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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