DeKalb Middle School vs Waterloo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
| Measure | DeKalb Middle School Waterloo, Indiana | Waterloo Elementary School Waterloo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 335 | #813 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4924 of 15,369 | #33260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 759 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 759 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeKalb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 38.1).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 63.6%).
- •DeKalb Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.0).
- •DeKalb Middle School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb Middle School better than Waterloo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeKalb Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 38.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are DeKalb Middle School and Waterloo Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeKalb Middle School: 759. Waterloo Elementary School: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeKalb Middle School and Waterloo Elementary School rank in Indiana?
DeKalb Middle School is 82nd of 335 and Waterloo Elementary School is 813th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).