Top Rankings
Black Hawk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 353 students in Black Hawk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Black Hawk School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
353 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Black Hawk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,450 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,011 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,450
$17,039
Spending / Student
$21,011
$17,011
Best Black Hawk School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Black Hawk High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District manages 3 public schools serving 353 students.
What is the rank of Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District is ranked #304 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Black Hawk School District?
95% of Black Hawk School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Black Hawk School District?
Black Hawk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Black Hawk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,011 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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