Best Schools in Waterloo, IA
Waterloo, IA has a total of 39 schools including 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 17,904 students attend Waterloo, IA schools. On average, schools in Waterloo score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, IA
Waterloo, IA has 9 high schools with 5,595 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waterloo score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Senior High School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
2. Cedar Falls High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1302 Students
3. Hudson High School
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Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Union High School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
5. West High School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students
6. Dunkerton High School
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Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 211 Students
7. East High School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, IA
Waterloo, IA has 8 middle schools with 3,944 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waterloo score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Middle School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
2. Peet Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 670 Students
3. Holmes Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 639 Students
4. Union Middle School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
5. Hoover Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
6. Bunger Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
7. Central Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students
8. George Washington Carver Academy
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 442 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, IA
Waterloo, IA has 22 elementary schools with 8,365 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waterloo score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.
1. La Porte City Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
2. K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
3. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
4. Orchard Hill Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 436 Students
5. Orange Elementary School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
6. Cedar Heights Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
7. Hudson Elementary School
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Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 524 Students
8. Kingsley Elementary School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students
9. North Cedar Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
10. Dunkerton Elementary
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Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 203 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterloo, IA has a total population of 67,349 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterloo, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterloo, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterloo, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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