D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Black Hawk Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1402 Wyoming Way, Madison, WI 53704
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Wisconsin
Growth
C
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Wisconsin schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
376
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 27th percentile in Wisconsin (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 70% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Wisconsin. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−21 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−25 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Wisconsin state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%32%reading -12 pts, math -17 pts16th percentile (list)
Black8%3%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian15%25%reading -26 pts, math -18 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial5%5%reading -31 pts, math -28 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1402 Wyoming Way
City Madison
ZIP Code 53704
District 5508520
NCES School ID 550852000959
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 53704

Understanding the community around Black Hawk Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,609
Per Capita Income $44,010
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.9%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $268,400
Median Rent $1,182
Owner-Occupied 54.3%
Renter-Occupied 45.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Black Hawk Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 33.5%
White 25.8%
Hispanic/Latino 18.9%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More Races 10.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 376
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Black Hawk Middle?
Black Hawk Middle has 376 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Middle serve?
Black Hawk Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Black Hawk Middle receive per student?
Black Hawk Middle receives $20,303 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Black Hawk Middle in 53704 ▼
Avg Home Value
$384,292
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,576
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
45.7%

Other Schools in 53704

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026