Summary:
The Waterloo CUSD 5 district in Illinois consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district demonstrates strong academic performance, with several standout schools leading the way.
Waterloo Junior High School consistently ranks among the top 150 middle schools in Illinois, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, with 72.2% of students proficient or better, well above the state average. Gardner Elementary School has shown consistent academic achievement, ranking in the top 400 elementary schools in Illinois, and its science proficiency rate of 74.3% is notably higher than the state average. Rogers Elementary School impresses with its 76.1% math proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average.
The district also demonstrates strong overall performance, with Waterloo High School boasting a 94.8% 4-year graduation rate and a low 1.5% dropout rate. While the district shows varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by free/reduced lunch rates, its schools generally outperform state averages in English Language Arts, math, and science proficiency. Continued focus on equity, attendance, and resource allocation could help the district maintain and build upon its successes.
Thank you for your feedback!