Black Hawk Middle

blackhawk.madison.k12.wi.us/

300 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Black Hawk Middle School is a public middle school located in the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, Wisconsin. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school is situated on the city's east side at 1402 Wyoming Way. As part of the broader Madison school system, it is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive learning environment that reflects the diverse community of Madison. Like other schools in the district, Black Hawk emphasizes equity and personalized learning, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set by the Madison Metropolitan School District. Families interested in specific school programs, extracurricular activities, or current events can find detailed information on the district's official website at [www.madison.k12.wi.us](http://www.madison.k12.wi.us).

300

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Black Hawk Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	73
Black	93
Asian	37
Two or More	30

Black
93 (31.2%)
Hispanic
73 (24.5%)
White
65 (21.8%)
Asian
37 (12.4%)
Two or More
30 (10.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-4360
Website:	http://blackhawk.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 82

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 100