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Black Hawk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 335 students in Black Hawk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Black Hawk School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,186 Schools
# Students
335 Students
806,117 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
58,787 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black Hawk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
66%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,104 is higher than the state median of $19,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,042 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,725 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$15,218 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,104
$19,507
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,042
$18,878
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Black Hawk School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District manages 3 public schools serving 335 students.
What is the rank of Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District is ranked #245 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black Hawk School District?
96% of Black Hawk School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Black Hawk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,042 is higher than the state median of $18,878. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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