WATERLOO MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.waterloocsd.org

356 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waterloo Middle School, located at 65 Center Street in Waterloo, New York, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Waterloo Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their middle school transition years. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. Through the district’s website, families can access information regarding school events, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative resources designed to keep the Waterloo community connected. Waterloo Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in various programs that foster personal growth, leadership, and collaboration in preparation for their future academic endeavors.

356

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATERLOO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	23
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
294 (83.1%)
Hispanic
23 (6.5%)
Two or More
21 (5.9%)
Black
11 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)539-1540
Website:	http://www.waterloocsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 135