Waterloo Junior High School
619 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Waterloo Junior High School, located at 200 Bellefontaine Dr. in Waterloo, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the Waterloo Community Unit School District #5. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. The facility is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the community-oriented values of the Waterloo region, and is designed to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual development and social-emotional growth during these formative adolescent years.
Academically, the school is recognized for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs typically include athletics, music, and student organizations, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By prioritizing a balance of academic achievement and student involvement, Waterloo Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation within Monroe County for its dedicated faculty and focus on student success.
Academically, the school is recognized for its commitment to a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities. These programs typically include athletics, music, and student organizations, which are designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By prioritizing a balance of academic achievement and student involvement, Waterloo Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong reputation within Monroe County for its dedicated faculty and focus on student success.
619
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 586 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White586 (94.7 %)
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Two or More18 (2.9 %)
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Hispanic13 (2.1 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Waterloo CUSD 5 |
| Phone: | (618)939-3457 |
| Website: | http://www.wcusd5.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 619 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
193
Grade 7
194
Grade 8
232
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 193 |
| Grade 7 | 194 |
| Grade 8 | 232 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 306 | 49.4% |
| Male | 313 | 50.6% |
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