Best Schools in Waterloo, MI
Waterloo, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,743 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterloo, MI
The top high schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
2. Grass Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Stockbridge Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockbridge Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 547 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterloo, MI
The top middle schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. Grass Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterloo, MI
The top elementary schools in Waterloo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
2. George Long Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
3. Heritage School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockbridge Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 322 Students
4. North Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 477 Students
5. Emma Smith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stockbridge Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterloo, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterloo, MI has a total population of 1,297 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterloo, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterloo, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterloo, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterloo, MI
How many schools are in Waterloo, MI?
Waterloo, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,743 students in total.
How do schools in Waterloo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Waterloo score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Waterloo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterloo?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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