Waterloo Elementary

Summary:

Waterloo Elementary is a public middle school located in Stockton, California, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 332 students. The school is part of the Linden Unified School District, which is ranked 1033 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waterloo Elementary consistently outperforms the Linden Unified School District and the state of California in the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. The school also performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learner students, and low socioeconomic status students, often ranking in the top half or top third of California middle schools for these groups. However, Waterloo Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.4% in the 2020-2021 school year to 21.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

Waterloo Elementary generally outperforms the nearby middle schools in the Lodi Unified School District, such as Millswood Middle, Christa McAuliffe Middle, and Lodi Middle, in terms of student proficiency in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. However, Elkhorn, a nearby middle school in the Lodi Unified School District, significantly outperforms Waterloo Elementary and the other nearby schools, with over 90% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 7007 North Pezzi Rd.
       Stockton, CA  95215-9113


(209) 931-0818

District: Linden Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1173rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,773 Help


Students who attend Waterloo Elementary usually attend:

High:    Linden High

Feeder schools for Waterloo Elementary:

Elementary:    Linden Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.6%
White:
40.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waterloo Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.6%), White (40.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary is 21.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterloo Elementary is $5,773.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterloo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterloo Elementary 1173rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Waterloo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Linden Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Unified 1033rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waterloo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.40 890th 1769 49.7%
2005 42.90 939th 1777 47.2%
2006 44.59 906th 1804 49.8%
2007 57.80 723rd 1999 63.8%
2008 65.99 565th 2005 71.8%
2009 69.68 524th 2063 74.6%
2010 62.98 710th 2179 67.4%
2011 64.67 693rd 2236 69.0%
2012 45.91 1197th 2259 47.0%
2013 44.33 1309th 2379 45.0%
2015 30.01 1629th 2477 34.2%
2016 36.34 1452nd 2497 41.9%
2017 42.12 1333rd 2508 46.9%
2018 34.54 1537th 2480 38.0%
2019 32.32 1704th 2715 37.2%
2022 45.19 1298th 2740 52.6%
2023 42.64 1381st 2802 50.7%
2024 49.87 1173rd 2777 57.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.63 827th 1364 39.4%
2019 36.19 828th 1442 42.6%
2022 40.26 754th 1540 51.0%
2023 52.70 396th 1529 74.1%
2024 49.30 455th 1477 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 1355th 2230 39.2%
2019 25.80 1842nd 2369 22.2%
2022 31.04 1657th 2458 32.6%
2023 45.42 1170th 2549 54.1%
2024 47.11 1133rd 2575 56.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.44 1284th 2262 43.2%
2019 37.69 1377th 2380 42.1%
2022 55.18 933rd 2509 62.8%
2023 56.61 904th 2547 64.5%
2024 57.09 879th 2546 65.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 540th 1369 60.6%
2019 60.58 391st 1491 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 1520th 2273 33.1%
2019 26.69 1731st 2407 28.1%
2022 35.09 1477th 2527 41.6%
2023 27.39 1769th 2558 30.8%
2024 40.45 1328th 2547 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.28 1287th 2072 37.9%
2019 24.06 1751st 2213 20.9%
2022 30.60 1606th 2359 31.9%
2023 41.06 1242nd 2391 48.1%
2024 45.60 1109th 2383 53.5%
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Rank History for White students at Waterloo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.95 1128th 1496 24.6%
2019 32.46 1100th 1602 31.3%
2022 55.31 670th 1555 56.9%
2023 34.55 1002nd 1552 35.4%
2024 41.46 873rd 1535 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Waterloo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 2 4 79 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1989 234 0 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 250 2 6 125 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 270 1 11 122 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 278 2 7 130 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 251 2 8 120 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 265 1 8 147 2 n/a n/a 0 423
1995 248 0 4 202 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 248 0 4 202 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 249 0 7 174 2 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 254 1 11 175 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 242 2 6 171 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 247 2 8 183 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 231 3 9 199 1 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 265 1 7 199 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 265 1 7 199 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 259 1 4 202 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 260 0 4 201 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 236 4 5 192 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 225 3 7 169 5 n/a n/a 1 410
2008 211 4 7 166 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 205 6 6 174 1 0 1 0 393
2010 195 4 12 179 1 0 0 0 391
2011 174 4 11 183 0 0 0 0 372
2012 170 5 10 201 1 0 0 0 387
2013 167 4 7 193 1 0 0 0 372
2014 161 2 4 194 2 3 1 0 367
2015 140 2 5 219 3 1 2 0 372
2016 143 0 4 204 7 0 2 0 360
2017 138 0 2 220 10 0 1 0 371
2018 162 1 2 239 9 0 0 0 413
2019 152 1 1 237 9 0 3 0 403
2020 136 0 2 222 6 0 3 0 369
2021 121 0 3 194 7 0 4 0 329
2022 141 0 3 184 6 1 2 0 337
2023 138 1 4 180 4 2 3 0 332
2024 134 0 3 185 3 2 6 0 333

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterloo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 12.5 24.1 n/a
1989 340 13.5 25.1 n/a
1990 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1991 404 16.0 25.2 n/a
1992 417 16.3 25.5 30
1993 382 15.0 25.5 36.4
1994 423 16.6 25.5 38.1
1995 457 17.6 26.0 47.5
1996 457 17.6 26.0 47.5
1997 432 16.0 27.0 41.2
1998 442 15.0 29.5 39.4
1999 421 16.0 26.3 47.5
2000 440 18.5 23.8 39.8
2001 443 19.0 23.3 43.6
2002 473 22.0 21.5 39.7
2003 473 22.0 21.5 39.7
2004 468 21.2 22.1 42.9
2005 466 21.1 22.1 41.4
2006 438 20.7 21.2 45.9
2007 410 19.2 21.4 42.5
2008 389 20.0 19.5 43.7
2009 393 17.0 19.7 47.3
2010 391 17.0 23.0 48.8
2011 372 n/a n/a 52.2
2012 387 15.6 24.7 56.6
2013 372 14.6 25.3 58.1
2014 367 14.5 25.1 55
2015 372 14.0 26.5 54
2016 360 16.0 22.5 59.4
2017 371 16.5 22.3 57.4
2018 413 14.5 28.3 55.2
2019 403 15.3 26.2 56.3
2020 369 n/a n/a 56.4
2021 329 13.4 24.4 47.7
2022 337 14.1 23.8 39.5
2023 332 14.1 23.3 47.9
2024 333 15.3 21.7 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterloo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 12.5 24.1 n/a
1989 340 13.5 25.1 n/a
1990 383 16.0 23.9 n/a
1991 404 16.0 25.2 n/a
1992 417 16.3 25.5 30
1993 382 15.0 25.5 36.4
1994 423 16.6 25.5 38.1
1995 457 17.6 26.0 47.5
1996 457 17.6 26.0 47.5
1997 432 16.0 27.0 41.2
1998 442 15.0 29.5 39.4
1999 421 16.0 26.3 47.5
2000 440 18.5 23.8 39.8
2001 443 19.0 23.3 43.6
2002 473 22.0 21.5 39.7
2003 473 22.0 21.5 39.7
2004 468 21.2 22.1 42.9
2005 466 21.1 22.1 41.4
2006 438 20.7 21.2 45.9
2007 410 19.2 21.4 42.5
2008 389 20.0 19.5 43.7
2009 393 17.0 19.7 47.3
2010 391 17.0 23.0 48.8
2011 372 n/a n/a 52.2
2012 387 15.6 24.7 56.6
2013 372 14.6 25.3 58.1
2014 367 14.5 25.1 55
2015 372 14.0 26.5 54
2016 360 16.0 22.5 59.4
2017 371 16.5 22.3 57.4
2018 413 14.5 28.3 55.2
2019 403 15.3 26.2 56.3
2020 369 n/a n/a 56.4
2021 329 13.4 24.4 47.7
2022 337 14.1 23.8 39.5
2023 332 14.1 23.3 47.9
2024 333 15.3 21.7 63.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterloo Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,773

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterloo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1704th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1381st of 2802 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waterloo Elementary)46.945.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Linden Unified)46.442
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Elementary)51.233.8
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Linden Unified)43.128.3
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Waterloo Elementary)34.936.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Linden Unified)29.829.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waterloo Elementary)41.845.9
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Linden Unified)35.639.8
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Elementary)37.824.2
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Linden Unified)29.228.1
 1.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waterloo Elementary)37.242.5
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Linden Unified)36.533.3
 3.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Elementary)23.427.5
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Linden Unified)23.622
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Waterloo Elementary)25.246.8
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Linden Unified)35.341.9
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Waterloo Elementary)23.420.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Linden Unified)23.420.4
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Waterloo Elementary)21.913.9
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Linden Unified)18.119.2
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students403332
 17.6%
African American11
American Indian94
 55.6%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic237180
 24.1%
Pacific Islander02
White152138
 9.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%47.9%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo Elementary

Students at Waterloo Elementary are 56% Hispanic, 40% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Waterloo Elementary usually go on to attend Linden High

Waterloo Elementary ranks 1173rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Waterloo Elementary.


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