Serving 134 students in grades 5-6, Blackhawk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Blackhawk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackhawk Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Blackhawk Elementary School is ranked #1607 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Elementary School?
134 students attend Blackhawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Blackhawk Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackhawk Elementary School?
Blackhawk Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackhawk Elementary School offer ?
Blackhawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Blackhawk Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
