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Black Hawk Middle School

1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Black Hawk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Black Hawk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Black Hawk Middle School's student population of 357 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Black Hawk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Hawk Middle School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1797 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Black Hawk Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Black Hawk Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Black Hawk Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wisconsin.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of Black Hawk Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black Hawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk Middle School's ranking?
Black Hawk Middle School is ranked #1797 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Black Hawk Middle School often compared to?
Black Hawk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Middle School, Badger Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle School?
357 students attend Black Hawk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Black Hawk Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Hawk Middle School?
Black Hawk Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Middle School offer ?
Black Hawk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Hawk Middle School part of?
Black Hawk Middle School is part of Madison Metropolitan School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Hawk Middle School located?
Black Hawk Middle School is located in the Sherman Village neighborhood of Madison, WI. There are 1 other public schools located in Sherman Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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