DeKalb Middle School

DeKalb Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
3338 County Road 427,  Waterloo, IN
DeKalb County Central United School District
4.7
3.3
774 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Matt Vince
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
51%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
811:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
White
89.4%
Hispanic
4.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 2 Reviews
4.0 Parent
4/13/2023
I think Dekalb Middle School has come a long way since I have been in school. They have changed the way students can learn and take their classes in order to hopefully excel rather than fall behind because they don't understand like the other students. More college courses are added into the middle schools electives which is awesome.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 other
11/21/2022
A teacher that works at this school touches students and gets too close to them, while being inappropriate towards them. Instead of the school filing a real report, they let the teacher “apologize” to the student (alone) and continued to allow the teacher to teach the student and no follow ups on th...
3.0 parent
9/27/2013
This school has made some much needed improvements. With the addition of the new principal Mrs.Fifer, I have noticed many new changes at DMS. Very happy about this because prior to her arrival we considered leaving this school district. Amelia Swander, a guidance counselor has been amazing and witho...
5.0 other
5/17/2013
dekalb middle school is the best middle school that i went to rachel mathews student
5.0 student
8/27/2008

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DeKalb Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Waterloo, IN and is served by the DeKalb County Central United School District in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 774 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. DeKalb Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like DeKalb High School, Lakewood Park Christian School, Oak Farm Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Waterloo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DeKalb Middle School.

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