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Black Hawk Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 385 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 2, 2010

My child is considered to be one of the top students in his class. He has flourished since graduating from elementary school to the Middle School. Teachers are eager to help him find challenges, and there are plenty of both social and scholastic extra-curricular activities. The gifted studies coordinator should be a bit more aggressive about pushing outside program opportunities, but other than that, I'm very pleased with their ability to keep him interested and challenged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2009

I went to this school last year for 6th grade and i really didnt like it, then i moved away and i realized that it was a pretty good school, it was boring like i found my new school to be and when you found some good friends they stuck with you
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 66% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 82% in 2012.

119 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Black, not of Hispanic origin42%
Asian/Pacific Islander71%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin75%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled64%
English learners41%
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%

Reading

All Students66%
Female74%
Male59%
Black, not of Hispanic origin53%
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin84%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled78%
English learners52%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students54%
Female57%
Male51%
Black, not of Hispanic origin35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
Non-disabled64%
English learners37%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%

Reading

All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black, not of Hispanic origin63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities32%
Non-disabled83%
English learners63%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Language Arts

All Students58%
Female66%
Male47%
Black, not of Hispanic origin40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin85%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities21%
Non-disabled64%
English learners23%
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%

Math

All Students66%
Female65%
Male69%
Black, not of Hispanic origin44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin87%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities26%
Non-disabled73%
English learners60%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students74%
Female79%
Male67%
Black, not of Hispanic origin62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin89%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities37%
Non-disabled80%
English learners60%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%

Science

All Students68%
Female71%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin96%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities22%
Non-disabled77%
English learners50%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students70%
Female73%
Male65%
Black, not of Hispanic origin51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, not of Hispanic origin93%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled78%
English learners55%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS), which includes the WKCE and WAA, to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies. The WSAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. In private schools, only voucher program participants are tested.

The different student groups are identified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group. Subgroup scores for each school are only reported for students who were enrolled as of the fall enrollment count. The All students score includes results for all students who took the test, regardless of when they first enrolled in the school.

See Wisconsin's state standards

Source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black, not Hispanic 34% 10%
White, not Hispanic 32% 74%
Hispanic 14% 10%
Asian 11% 4%
Multiracial 8% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2011-2012

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 18%N/A6%
Disabled students 17%N/A14%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A39%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1402 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
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Phone: (608) 204-4360

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