Black Hawk Middle

Black Hawk Middle is a public middle school in South Wayne, WI, part of the Black Hawk School District. The school serves approximately 72 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 94.6th percentile among WI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 51% proficiency in math, 3 points below the state average and 42% in reading/language arts, 11 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $78,594, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Black Hawk Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Black Hawk Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.