DeKalb Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterloo, Indiana 46793 · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
#82 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#4924 of 15,369 nationally
About DeKalb Middle School
DeKalb Middle School is a public middle school located in Waterloo, in the DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 759 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 82nd of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 759.
There are 3 schools in Waterloo; DeKalb Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for DeKalb Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near DeKalb Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students · 322 m away
Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 2.9 km away
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 4.2 km away
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students · 5.4 km away
Country Meadow Elementary School
Ashley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 9.5 km away
J E Ober Elementary School
Garrett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 10 km away
Garrett Middle School
Garrett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 10 km away
Garrett High School
Garrett · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students · 10 km away
Butler Elementary School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students · 14 km away
Eastside Junior-Senior High School
Butler · Public high · Grades 7–12
559 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Castle North Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Concord Intermediate School
Elkhart · Public middle · Grades 5–6
756 students
Avon Intermediate School West
Avon · Public middle · Grades 5–6
755 students
Westlane Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students
East Noble Middle School
Kendallville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
New Augusta Public Academy - North
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb Middle School a good school?
DeKalb Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #82 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does DeKalb Middle School rank in Indiana?
DeKalb Middle School ranks #82 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #4924 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend DeKalb Middle School?
DeKalb Middle School had 759 students in 2025.
Is DeKalb Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
DeKalb Middle School is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near DeKalb Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of DeKalb Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.