Is Black Hawk Middle a good school?

Black Hawk Middle ranks 409 th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72 students attended Black Hawk Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Black Hawk Middle?

Students at Black Hawk Middle are 96% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Black Hawk Middle attend?

Students who attend Black Hawk Middle usually go on to attend Black Hawk High

Black Hawk Middle

Summary:

Black Hawk Middle is a public middle school located in South Wayne, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Black Hawk School District, which is ranked 316 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Hawk Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Forward Exam, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science significantly below the Wisconsin state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.5% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 54.1%. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2019-2020 to 19.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, Black Hawk Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Monticello Middle (35.29%) and Argyle Middle schools.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, Black Hawk Middle generally underperforms. For instance, in 2023-2024, Monticello Middle and Argyle Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics than Black Hawk Middle. This suggests that the challenges faced by Black Hawk Middle may be unique to the school or district, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the school and its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587-9509

(608) 439-5371

District: Black Hawk School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
409^th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,981

Students who attend Black Hawk Middle usually attend:

High:

Black Hawk High

Feeder schools for Black Hawk Middle:

Elementary:

Black Hawk Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 72

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

African American:

2.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Hawk Middle ranks worse than 63.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.33. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), African American (2.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Black Hawk Middle employs 6.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Hawk Middle is $14,981.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Hawk Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk Middle 409^th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Black Hawk Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Black Hawk School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk School District 316^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black Hawk Middle

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Rank History for all students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	35.81	422^nd	519	18.7%
2009	54.63	301^st	521	42.2%
2010	41.30	423^rd	539	21.5%
2011	40.90	437^th	549	20.4%
2012	47.23	405^th	559	27.5%
2013	44.23	383^rd	569	32.7%
2014	60.33	243^rd	585	58.5%
2015	57.93	277^th	612	54.7%
2016	60.68	229^th	609	62.4%
2017	58.91	229^th	612	62.6%
2018	21.09	495^th	579	14.5%
2019	34.48	435^th	594	26.8%
2021	50.32	310^th	613	49.4%
2022	36.47	422^nd	617	31.6%
2023	39.23	414^th	640	35.3%
2024	43.33	409^th	641	36.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.06	332^nd	439	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	22.87	430^th	489	12.1%
2019	53.45	199^th	487	59.1%
2021	56.69	180^th	499	63.9%
2022	32.72	373^rd	522	28.5%
2023	44.69	285^th	525	45.7%
2024	30.37	395^th	520	24.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	16.50	488^th	551	11.4%
2019	31.84	429^th	557	23.0%
2021	63.38	178^th	574	69.0%
2022	56.27	254^th	576	55.9%
2023	54.19	261^st	579	54.9%
2024	34.75	420^th	580	27.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	30.92	428^th	551	22.3%
2019	40.22	377^th	557	32.3%
2021	38.78	382^nd	572	33.2%
2022	26.16	458^th	577	20.6%
2023	29.21	439^th	591	25.7%
2024	51.15	314^th	585	46.3%

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Rank History for White students at Black Hawk Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.99	312^th	412	24.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Black Hawk Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	105	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	106
1990	94	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	96
1991	86	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1992	200	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	205
1993	201	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	206
1994	214	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	216
1995	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1996	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1997	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1998	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1999	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2000	205	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	206
2001	201	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	202
2002	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2003	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
2004	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
2005	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2006	134	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	135
2007	139	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	140
2008	129	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	130
2009	118	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	119
2010	145	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	148
2011	132	0	0	1	0	0	0	133
2012	134	0	0	1	0	0	0	135
2013	78	0	0	1	0	0	0	79
2014	75	0	0	2	0	0	0	77
2015	77	0	0	0	0	0	0	77
2016	66	1	0	0	0	0	0	67
2017	64	4	0	0	0	0	0	68
2018	69	3	0	1	0	0	0	73
2019	75	2	0	0	0	0	1	78
2020	86	1	0	1	0	0	2	90
2021	90	1	0	2	0	0	1	94
2022	90	2	0	1	0	0	0	93
2023	84	1	0	0	0	0	0	85
2024	69	2	0	1	0	0	0	72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Hawk Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	7.0	15.1	12.3
1990	96	8.0	12.0	13.5
1991	86	8.0	10.7	11.6
1992	205	16.5	12.4	15.6
1993	206	13.5	15.3	18.4
1994	216	14.0	15.4	15.3
1995	226	15.0	15.1	15.5
1996	226	15.0	15.1	15.5
1997	208	14.3	14.5	14.4
1998	202	15.3	13.2	15.3
1999	217	14.3	15.2	24.9
2000	206	15.3	13.5	22.3
2001	202	16.1	12.5	22.8
2002	181	13.5	13.4	28.2
2003	181	13.5	13.4	28.2
2004	155	12.3	12.6	21.9
2005	136	11.8	11.5	n/a
2006	135	11.6	11.6	n/a
2007	140	10.0	14.0	35.7
2008	130	9.5	13.7	38.5
2009	119	9.4	12.7	34.5
2010	148	13.3	11.0	41.9
2011	133	10.8	12.2	43.6
2012	135	11.3	11.8	40.7
2013	79	6.2	12.6	45.6
2014	77	6.2	12.3	44.2
2015	77	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	67	7.0	9.5	46.3
2017	68	6.5	10.3	41.2
2018	73	5.7	12.7	43.8
2019	78	6.2	12.5	41
2020	90	6.7	13.3	40
2021	94	7.1	13.1	47.9
2022	93	6.7	13.8	49.5
2023	85	6.4	13.1	50.6
2024	72	6.2	11.4	43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Hawk Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	106	7.0	15.1	12.3
1990	96	8.0	12.0	13.5
1991	86	8.0	10.7	11.6
1992	205	16.5	12.4	15.6
1993	206	13.5	15.3	18.4
1994	216	14.0	15.4	15.3
1995	226	15.0	15.1	15.5
1996	226	15.0	15.1	15.5
1997	208	14.3	14.5	14.4
1998	202	15.3	13.2	15.3
1999	217	14.3	15.2	24.9
2000	206	15.3	13.5	22.3
2001	202	16.1	12.5	22.8
2002	181	13.5	13.4	28.2
2003	181	13.5	13.4	28.2
2004	155	12.3	12.6	21.9
2005	136	11.8	11.5	n/a
2006	135	11.6	11.6	n/a
2007	140	10.0	14.0	35.7
2008	130	9.5	13.7	38.5
2009	119	9.4	12.7	34.5
2010	148	13.3	11.0	41.9
2011	133	10.8	12.2	43.6
2012	135	11.3	11.8	40.7
2013	79	6.2	12.6	45.6
2014	77	6.2	12.3	44.2
2015	77	n/a	n/a	49.4
2016	67	7.0	9.5	46.3
2017	68	6.5	10.3	41.2
2018	73	5.7	12.7	43.8
2019	78	6.2	12.5	41
2020	90	6.7	13.3	40
2021	94	7.1	13.1	47.9
2022	93	6.7	13.8	49.5
2023	85	6.4	13.1	50.6
2024	72	6.2	11.4	43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Hawk Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (4.9%)	$12,828 (95.1%)	$13,486
2020	$814 (6.9%)	$10,940 (93.1%)	$11,754
2021	$942 (6.3%)	$14,040 (93.7%)	$14,981

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Hawk Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 435^th of 594 Middle schools	Ranks 414^th of 640 Middle schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)	18.2	13	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)	18.2	13	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	41.7	40.6	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)	22.7	30.4	7.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)	22.7	30.4	7.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	43.5	42.6	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)	31	23.8	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)	31	23.8	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	45.5	41.1	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)	24.1	14.3	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)	24.1	14.3	9.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	39.7	35.7	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)	29.2	22.2	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk School District)	29.2	22.2	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	37.3	37.8	0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)	45.8	36.1	9.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk School District)	45.8	36.1	9.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	36.5	31.8	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk Middle)	45.8	61.1	15.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk School District)	45.8	61.1	15.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	52.1	59.2	7.1%
8th Grade Science (Black Hawk Middle)	58.3	55.6	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Black Hawk School District)	58.3	55.6	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	54.6	49.4	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	85	9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	75	84	12%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	50.6%	9.6%

Schools Near Black Hawk Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)	Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	72	6	11.4	43.1%	69 (95.8%)	2 (2.8%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.3	409^th of 641 public middle schools	36.2%		39.2	414^th of 640 public middle schools	35.3%	5	37.5	19.1	25.0	62.5	57.1	55.0	55.0	65.0	$14,981	$942	$14,040
Argyle Middle	Public	6-8	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	60	6	9.2	36.7%	55 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	41.9	416^th of 641 public middle schools	35.1%		60.3	232^nd of 640 public middle schools	63.8%	184	36.4	22.2	21.1	68.2	66.7	68.4	42.1	47.4	$14,367	$535	$13,832
Monroe Middle	Public	6-8	1510 13th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7120	476	35	13.7	45.2%	378 (79.4%)	6 (1.3%)	72 (15.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	61.9	250^th of 641 public middle schools	61.0%		56.7	261^st of 640 public middle schools	59.2%	11	58.2	45.7	59.6	51.4	49.7	67.3	77.8	55.6	$13,896	$1,296	$12,602
Shullsburg Junior High	Public	6-8	444 N Judgement St	Shullsburg	53586	Lafayette County	Shullsburg School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 965-4427	77	7	10.7	40.3%	65 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	439^th of 641 public middle schools	31.5%		38.7	419^th of 640 public middle schools	34.5%	20	47.1	55.6	31.3	47.1	33.3	43.8	56.3	46.9	$12,773	$668	$12,105
Monticello Middle	Public	6-8	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	72	6	11.4	43.1%	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	49.9	361^st of 641 public middle schools	43.7%		65.5	189^th of 640 public middle schools	70.5%	172	79.0	71.4	35.7	47.4	66.7	50.0	35.7	46.4	$17,417	$895	$16,522

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