Black Hawk Middle

Summary:

Black Hawk Middle is a public middle school in Madison, Wisconsin, serving 357 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked 330 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Black Hawk Middle consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages on the Forward Exam, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, reaching 50.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, and slightly higher dropout rates than the district and state. Additionally, the school's rankings for student subgroups such as Asian, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students are among the lowest in the state, indicating significant achievement gaps.

When compared to nearby middle schools within the Madison Metropolitan School District, such as O'Keeffe Middle, Black Hawk Middle is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71.99% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to its challenges. However, the school's relatively small student-teacher ratio of 10.4 and high percentage of English Language Learners suggest potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1402 Wyoming Way
       Madison, WI  53704-1497


(608) 204-4360

District: Madison Metropolitan School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
582nd of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,498 Help


Students who attend Black Hawk Middle usually attend:

High:    East High

Feeder schools for Black Hawk Middle:

Elementary:    Gompers Elementary
    Lindbergh Elementary
    Mendota Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.5%
White:
26.9%
Hispanic:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Compare Details Black Hawk Middle ranks worse than 90.8% of middle schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks last among 12 ranked middle schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.63. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Black Hawk Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.5%), White (26.9%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 10.4, which is the 2nd best among 12 middle schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black Hawk Middle is $15,498, which is the 5th highest among 12 middle schools in the Madison Metropolitan School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Hawk Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Hawk Middle 582nd of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Black Hawk Middle in the ranking list.)

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Madison Metropolitan School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Metropolitan School District 330th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.18 289th 324 10.8%
2005 33.41 272nd 332 18.1%
2006 40.89 299th 382 21.7%
2007 31.39 298th 366 18.6%
2008 21.58 459th 519 11.6%
2009 30.75 439th 521 15.7%
2010 30.77 455th 539 15.6%
2011 42.29 433rd 549 21.1%
2012 19.21 503rd 559 10.0%
2013 16.21 506th 569 11.1%
2014 26.54 491st 585 16.1%
2015 19.47 524th 612 14.4%
2016 15.34 530th 609 13.0%
2017 17.10 530th 612 13.4%
2018 19.92 500th 579 13.6%
2019 12.16 538th 594 9.4%
2021 19.25 525th 613 14.4%
2022 16.10 542nd 617 12.2%
2023 16.04 558th 640 12.8%
2024 8.63 582nd 641 9.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.47 101st 101 0.0%
2021 23.85 107th 129 17.1%
2022 19.05 115th 126 8.7%
2023 17.61 122nd 132 7.6%
2024 4.58 129th 131 1.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.88 58th 140 58.6%
2019 40.45 92nd 153 39.9%
2022 60.01 33rd 158 79.1%
2023 58.83 35th 170 79.4%
2024 36.44 113th 173 34.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

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
2018 24.77 345th 417 17.3%
2019 19.05 376th 414 9.2%
2021 37.13 291st 437 33.4%
2022 38.50 258th 421 38.7%
2023 36.33 295th 439 32.8%
2024 24.19 357th 425 16.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.44 457th 489 6.5%
2019 9.82 467th 487 4.1%
2021 12.81 471st 499 5.6%
2022 12.59 494th 522 5.4%
2023 13.99 487th 525 7.2%
2024 5.17 506th 520 2.7%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.70 466th 551 15.4%
2019 10.35 508th 557 8.8%
2021 18.09 492nd 574 14.3%
2022 13.72 513th 576 10.9%
2023 11.11 530th 579 8.5%
2024 7.19 534th 580 7.9%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.07 469th 551 14.9%
2019 17.15 492nd 557 11.7%
2021 24.53 463rd 572 19.1%
2022 22.30 477th 577 17.3%
2023 26.65 460th 591 22.2%
2024 13.55 520th 585 11.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.73 71st 90 21.1%
2019 12.62 87th 91 4.4%
2021 16.33 82nd 90 8.9%
2022 21.19 76th 95 20.0%
2023 13.06 83rd 90 7.8%
2024 12.11 81st 87 6.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.13 43rd 123 65.0%
2019 31.29 85th 127 33.1%
2021 46.54 59th 134 56.0%
2022 31.11 89th 125 28.8%
2023 24.56 116th 130 10.8%
2024 19.29 107th 118 9.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black Hawk Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.03 193rd 204 5.4%
2019 26.94 166th 209 20.6%
2021 10.92 224th 225 0.4%
2022 21.02 196th 221 11.3%
2023 20.38 201st 229 12.2%
2024 8.08 234th 239 2.1%
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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
2018 46.90 202nd 375 46.1%
2019 21.07 329th 382 13.9%
2021 47.83 204th 393 48.1%
2022 41.67 241st 397 39.3%
2023 41.39 246th 412 40.3%
2024 28.20 315th 407 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 443 66 13 14 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1989 438 72 5 13 5 n/a n/a 0 533
1990 440 70 10 17 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 492 71 11 16 4 n/a n/a 0 594
1992 452 74 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 372 56 23 19 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 308 53 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 310 68 61 12 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 310 68 61 12 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 304 100 64 23 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 332 112 76 34 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 339 96 75 34 2 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 352 85 78 45 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 345 104 78 52 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 268 125 60 41 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 268 125 60 41 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 224 126 54 36 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 205 122 52 36 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 192 125 60 28 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 163 122 51 42 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 151 111 51 44 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 162 121 55 46 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 157 127 51 51 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2011 140 116 46 51 5 0 21 0 379
2012 123 130 44 55 4 0 29 0 385
2013 125 115 49 54 4 0 33 0 380
2014 117 122 50 61 4 0 42 0 396
2015 116 107 43 70 4 0 40 0 380
2016 107 105 40 72 3 0 38 0 365
2017 125 106 41 81 1 1 34 0 389
2018 126 102 41 84 2 0 41 0 396
2019 128 110 47 80 1 0 46 0 412
2020 114 113 49 81 0 0 48 0 405
2021 112 121 49 78 0 0 46 0 406
2022 107 127 32 81 1 0 39 0 387
2023 96 123 33 62 1 0 42 0 357

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
1988 539 40.0 13.4 15.6
1989 533 46.0 11.5 18
1990 539 42.6 12.6 15.8
1991 594 44.5 13.3 14.1
1992 551 40.0 13.7 16
1993 471 40.1 11.7 20.6
1994 396 32.2 12.3 20.5
1995 452 34.1 13.3 21.7
1996 452 34.1 13.3 21.7
1997 493 40.4 12.2 22.5
1998 556 45.0 12.4 21.9
1999 546 46.4 11.8 27.7
2000 561 46.3 12.1 28.3
2001 579 47.3 12.2 29.5
2002 494 45.1 11.0 43.1
2003 494 45.1 11.0 43.1
2004 440 41.0 10.7 50
2005 416 36.5 11.4 n/a
2006 406 34.8 11.7 n/a
2007 380 32.4 11.7 54.2
2008 360 32.1 11.2 53.6
2009 387 29.8 13.0 57.1
2010 389 31.5 12.3 57.8
2011 379 30.8 12.2 62
2012 385 30.3 12.6 69.4
2013 380 34.4 11.0 69.2
2014 396 35.0 11.3 71.2
2015 380 n/a n/a 64.5
2016 365 29.0 12.5 67.9
2017 389 30.2 12.8 67.6
2018 396 36.4 10.8 70.5
2019 412 35.8 11.5 71.8
2020 405 38.0 10.6 70.1
2021 406 36.0 11.2 76.6
2022 387 32.0 12.0 70.8
2023 357 34.1 10.4 72

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
1988 539 40.0 13.4 15.6
1989 533 46.0 11.5 18
1990 539 42.6 12.6 15.8
1991 594 44.5 13.3 14.1
1992 551 40.0 13.7 16
1993 471 40.1 11.7 20.6
1994 396 32.2 12.3 20.5
1995 452 34.1 13.3 21.7
1996 452 34.1 13.3 21.7
1997 493 40.4 12.2 22.5
1998 556 45.0 12.4 21.9
1999 546 46.4 11.8 27.7
2000 561 46.3 12.1 28.3
2001 579 47.3 12.2 29.5
2002 494 45.1 11.0 43.1
2003 494 45.1 11.0 43.1
2004 440 41.0 10.7 50
2005 416 36.5 11.4 n/a
2006 406 34.8 11.7 n/a
2007 380 32.4 11.7 54.2
2008 360 32.1 11.2 53.6
2009 387 29.8 13.0 57.1
2010 389 31.5 12.3 57.8
2011 379 30.8 12.2 62
2012 385 30.3 12.6 69.4
2013 380 34.4 11.0 69.2
2014 396 35.0 11.3 71.2
2015 380 n/a n/a 64.5
2016 365 29.0 12.5 67.9
2017 389 30.2 12.8 67.6
2018 396 36.4 10.8 70.5
2019 412 35.8 11.5 71.8
2020 405 38.0 10.6 70.1
2021 406 36.0 11.2 76.6
2022 387 32.0 12.0 70.8
2023 357 34.1 10.4 72

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Black Hawk Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,003 (6.2%) $15,162 (93.8%) $16,165
2020 $893 (5.3%) $15,950 (94.7%) $16,843
2021 $1,165 (7.5%) $14,333 (92.5%) $15,498

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black Hawk Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 558th of 640 Middle schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)19.119.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)32.242
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)18.414.3
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)35.437
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)19.211.9
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)38.836.7
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)17.110.1
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)35.929.2
 6.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Black Hawk Middle)19.621.6
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Metropolitan School District)32.638.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Black Hawk Middle)10.714.7
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Madison Metropolitan School District)31.131.6
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Black Hawk Middle)27.745.6
 18%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Madison Metropolitan School District)44.255.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Black Hawk Middle)3323.3
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Madison Metropolitan School District)44.244
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412357
 13.3%
African American110123
 11.8%
American Indian11
Asian4733
 29.8%
Hispanic8062
 22.5%
Pacific Islander00
White12896
 25%
Two or More Races4642
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%72%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hawk Middle

Black Hawk Middle ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Wisconsin middle schools.

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

Students at Black Hawk Middle are 34% African American, 27% White, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Black Hawk Middle.


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