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DeKalb Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
3338 CR 427, Waterloo, IN 46793 · (260) 920-1013 · Part of DeKalb County Central United School District
Students
759
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about DeKalb Middle School
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Next stop for Smithfield kids: DeKalb High School
On the path
Where Smithfield kids come from and go next.
PK–5Country Meadow Elementary Schoolin Ashley
6–8DeKalb Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12DeKalb High Schoolin Waterloo
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 42.6%
Location
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3338 CR 427, Waterloo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6231
Grade 7268
Grade 8260
Enrollment over time
806’20
791’21
800’22
774’23
759’24
Down 5.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 90%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.