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Blackhawk Middle School

7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 797 students in grades 6-8, Blackhawk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Blackhawk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Blackhawk Middle School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
797 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 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
Blackhawk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#983 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blackhawk Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana 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 Blackhawk Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blackhawk Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackhawk Middle School's ranking?
Blackhawk Middle School is ranked #983 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blackhawk Middle School often compared to?
Blackhawk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lane Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Middle School?
797 students attend Blackhawk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Blackhawk Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackhawk Middle School?
Blackhawk Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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?
Blackhawk Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   4/7/2017
The school is great with how they treat the students as well as their academic and athletic excellence. One of the best public middle schools in the region.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 797 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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