- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagan, MN
Black Hawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273239002437
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Black Hawk Middle held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 273239002437 · Eagan, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 17.1:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Black Hawk Middle held near 900 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 889
Black Hawk Middle
889 students
What this shows Black Hawk Middle reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Middle compares
Black Hawk Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Black Hawk Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Hawk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Middle
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has 889 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Hawk Middle?
35.0% of students at Black Hawk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Middle is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Hawk Middle rank among public schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Eagan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eagan on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Black Hawk Middle, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.