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Waterloo Community School District

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 57 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Waterloo Community School District is a public school district located in Waterloo, IA. It has 11,442 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 62% of students are at least proficient in math and 59% in reading.
    waterlooschools.org
    (319) 433-1800
    1516 Washington St
    Waterloo, IA 50702
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    Waterloo Community School District Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    59%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    62%
    Average Graduation Rate
    84%
    Average SAT
    1130
    11 responses
    Average ACT
    22
    314 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    11,442
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    69.2%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,969
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    16.9%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $146,106,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,579/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      62%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      5%
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $46,297
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $740
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $114,000
    National
    $184,700

    Waterloo Community School District Reviews

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    I enjoy the diversity that the Waterloo school district has. There is a good combination for all different cultures and families and we have a variety of teachers which means there are a lot of options for students that need a different kind of teaching style to help them understand. The Waterloo Community School District also has a lot of good extra circular activities, such as: band, choir, sports, speech, theater etc. There is something everybody as long as they are willing to join in!
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    I enjoy the teachers' enthusiasm to teach every day and the fact that they wanted to connect with their students. Everyone loved homecoming week because we wouldn't need to wear uniforms and there were specific themes for each day. Students and Staff are friendly and provide a positive environment. They have recently built a building, the Waterloo Career Center, and they have college classes there for juniors and seniors so they can receive college credit for no cost to them. I would not change anything about the Waterloo Community School District.
    I have found the Waterloo Community School District to be an evolving school system. The district does their best to give all their students the opportunity to succeed within their education. I have found teachers, coaches, and mentors in the district that are devoted to seeing me and my peers thrive. Within the next few years, I'd like to see Waterloo Schools allow students to express themselves more. By removing dress code and granting students access to more student life decisions, I believe that the district will be viewed as more modern and welcoming.