Blackhawk Middle School
- Blackhawk Middle School serves 776 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Blackhawk Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Blackhawk Middle School's student population of 776 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 776 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blackhawk Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #865 out of 1,767 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
| Black | 20% | 12% |
| White | 59% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Wayne Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blackhawk Middle School is Smith Academy For Excellence (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smith Academy For Excellence (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fred H Croninger Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Wayne Fred H Croninger Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 613 students
0.5 miles
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260)467-6050 0.5 K-5 613 - Fort Wayne J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
0.7 miles
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260)467-4510 0.7 PK-5 616 - Fort Wayne Smith Academy For Excellence Charter School
Grades: 4-12 | 72 students
1.0 miles
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260)579-6939 1.0 4-12 72 - Fort Wayne Lane Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
1.5 miles
4901 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260)467-4400 1.5 6-8 679 - Fort Wayne R Nelson Snider High School Grades: 9-12 | 1850 students
1.5 miles
4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260)467-4600 1.5 9-12 1850
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Former Student |
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