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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
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.