- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, WI
Black Hawk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550852000959
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 12
- middle schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI.
School address
District: Madison Metropolitan School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550852000959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Black Hawk Middle grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 550852000959 · Madison, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 8.8:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,222 students)
Black Hawk Middle grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 24.5 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
- West High
West High
2,222 students
- Vel Phillips M
Vel Phillips Memorial High
2,004 students
- East High
East High
1,643 students
- Lafollette Hig
Lafollette High
1,541 students
- Hamilton Middl 790
Hamilton Middle
790 students
- This school 300
Black Hawk Middle
300 students
What this shows Black Hawk Middle reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Hawk Middle compares
Black Hawk Middle is a growing 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 21.8%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Black Hawk Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Metropolitan School District reports $17,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafollette High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton 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
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Madison
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hamilton Middle
Standard public school
790 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sennett Middle
Standard public school
570 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Cherokee Heights Middle
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Toki Middle
Standard public school
487 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
O'keeffe Middle
Standard public school
434 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Middle
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has 300 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, WI. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle is 8.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 44% 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?
68.1% 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 African American at 31.2% of enrollment, in Madison, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 middle schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Middle ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Madison, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Besides Black Hawk Middle, Madison Metropolitan School District also operates West High (2,222 students), Vel Phillips Memorial High (2,004 students), and East High (1,643 students). See the Madison Metropolitan School District district page for the complete list.