Acheiving Academic Success
Students at Waterloo Christian School (WCS) continually outperform other students in the Cedar Valley, the state and the nation on standardized tests.
2006 Reading Proficiency, as measured by Iowa Test of Basic Skills exams
| Grade | WCS | Waterloo Schools | Cedar Falls Schools | Black Hawk County | State of Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 100% | 61.7% | 87.9% | 71.6% | 76.6% |
| 8th Grade | 92% | 50.9% | 74.8% | 60.6% | 70.0% |
| 11th Grade | 100% | 71.4% | 85.6% | 75.9% | 77.6% |
2006 Math Proficiency, as measured by Iowa Test of Basic Skills exams
| Grade | WCS | Waterloo Schools | Cedar Falls Schools | Black Hawk County | State of Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 79% | 59% | 90.5% | 71.1% | 79.1% |
| 8th Grade | 92% | 49.8% | 79.5% | 61.5% | 73.8% |
| 11th Grade | 93% | 66.3% | 86.1% | 74.2% | 77.6% |
Note: All data other than WCS taken from SchoolMatters website, a service of Standard & Poor’s.
ACT Composite Scores
- Year - WCS
- 2009 - 25.6
- 2008 - 24.3
- 2007 - 23.4
- 2006 - 23.6
- 2005 - 22.9
- 2004 - 23.6
- 2003 - 23.9
- 2002 - 23.1
WCS eight-year average = 23.8
2009 state of Iowa average = 22.1
2009 national average = 21.1
Other Highlights
WCS has graduated six National Merit Scholars.
In 2007, 85% of WCS graduates were accepted to four-year colleges or universities.
Why do WCS students excel academically?
With an average teacher/student ratio of 1:12, WCS students experience individualized instruction specific to their needs and learning styles. Our nurturing environment and high academic standards allow students to maximize their God-given abilities.
