Best High Schools in Waterloo, IL

Waterloo, IL has 5 high schools with 2,029 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 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waterloo underperform expectations.

1. Waterloo High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

2. Freeburg Community High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Freeburg Chsd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students

3. Valmeyer High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students

4. New Athens High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, IL

Waterloo, IL has 6 middle schools with 2,239 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waterloo meet expectations.

1. New Athens Jr High

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students

2. Waterloo Junior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

3. Millstadt Consolidated School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Millstadt Ccsd 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 470 Students

4. Valmeyer Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 86 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, IL

Waterloo, IL has 5 elementary schools with 1,478 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waterloo meet expectations.

1. Rogers Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 367 Students

2. Smithton Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smithton Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 556 Students

3. New Athens Elem

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students

4. Gardner Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students

5. Valmeyer Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valmeyer Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students

6. W J Zahnow Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students

7. Millstadt Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Millstadt Ccsd 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 241 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waterloo, IL has a total population of 15,414 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waterloo, IL

5,746

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waterloo, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

5.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, IL.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

923 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waterloo, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waterloo, IL

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fountain Gap, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
New Hanover, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tipton, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Valmeyer, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Columbia, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations