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Waterloo Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,392 students in Waterloo Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Waterloo Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Waterloo Central School District, which is ranked #846 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#848 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
50 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,154 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
83%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
99
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,431 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,609 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,431
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,609
$32,183
Best Waterloo Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
96 Stark St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
La Fayette School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71 Inslee St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1530
Grades: 3-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Center St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
65 Fayette St
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Waterloo, NY 13165
(315) 539-1520
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterloo Central School District?
Waterloo Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,392 students.
What is the rank of Waterloo Central School District?
Waterloo Central School District is ranked #846 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo Central School District?
83% of Waterloo Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterloo Central School District?
Waterloo Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Waterloo Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,609 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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