Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Blackhawk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackhawk Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Blackhawk Middle School's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blackhawk Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
46%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackhawk Middle School's ranking?
Blackhawk Middle School is ranked #1025 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blackhawk Middle School often compared to?
Blackhawk Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garrett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Middle School?
814 students attend Blackhawk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Blackhawk Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackhawk Middle School?
Blackhawk Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blackhawk Middle School offer ?
Blackhawk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackhawk Middle School part of?
Blackhawk Middle School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school is great with how they treat the students as well as their academic and athletic excellence. One of the best public middle schools in the region.
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