But there is some great news for the Waterloo Schools to celebrate this month. Waterloo Schools Earn Historic Gains Across State Accountability SystemWaterloo Schools is celebrating historic growth in the latest Iowa School Performance Profiles, marking a milestone year of achievement across the district. READ MORE: Waterloo Schools Get Top Grade For EmploymentOn average, Waterloo schools gained 26.7 points, posting a growth rate of 7.6 percent. Other schools across the district also saw double-digit percentage improvements, including Irving, Highland, Orange, Poyner, and Fred Becker elementaries. Now that we know our kids are in good hands, let's check out great places to eat in Waterloo!