Serving 808 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackhawk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Blackhawk Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blackhawk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
22%
13%
White
51%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackhawk Middle School's ranking?
Blackhawk Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 1,755 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 Garrett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Middle School?
808 students attend Blackhawk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Blackhawk Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% 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 16:1, 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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