Below Average
#1864 of 2,105 schools in WI
Black Hawk Middle
Middle School · Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
A Madison Metropolitan School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704
- Math 26% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Hawk Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Black Hawk Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,124/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,007
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Mendota Mental Health InstitutionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Isthmus Montessori Academy PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Sherman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Metropolitan School District
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #50 of 52
- District spending per student
- $17,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Hawk Middle is listed in Madison Metropolitan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Hawk Middle
Black Hawk Middle is a public middle school in Madison, WI, part of Madison Metropolitan School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Hawk Middle
What grades does Black Hawk Middle serve?
Black Hawk Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Hawk Middle rank in WI?
Black Hawk Middle ranks #1,864 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Black Hawk Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Hawk Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Hawk Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Hawk Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black Hawk Middle a charter school?
No, Black Hawk Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Hawk Middle a Title I school?
No, Black Hawk Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Hawk Middle?
66.0% of students at Black Hawk Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (608) 204-4360
- Area population (ZIP 53704)
- 47,136
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 53704; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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