Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Blackhawk Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Blackhawk Middle 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 Middle School is 0.46, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Middle School?
668 students attend Blackhawk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Blackhawk Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackhawk Middle School?
Blackhawk Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackhawk Middle School offer ?
Blackhawk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blackhawk Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
