- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Wayne, WI
Black Hawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550573000606
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in South Wayne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, WI.
School address
District: Black Hawk School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550573000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Black Hawk Middle shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 550573000606 · South Wayne, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 12.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Black Hawk Elementary (163 students)
Black Hawk Middle shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Black Hawk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black Hawk Ele
Black Hawk Elementary
163 students
- Black Hawk Hig
Black Hawk High
96 students
- This school
Black Hawk Middle
76 students
What this shows Black Hawk Middle reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Middle compares
Black Hawk Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 42% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Black Hawk Middle is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Black Hawk School District reports $16,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~76 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Middle
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has 76 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Wayne, WI. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Hawk Middle?
37.6% of students at Black Hawk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Middle is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in South Wayne, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 South Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Wayne, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Black Hawk School District?
Besides Black Hawk Middle, Black Hawk School District also operates Black Hawk Elementary (163 students) and Black Hawk High (96 students). See the Black Hawk School District district page for the complete list.