Summary:
The Black Hawk Middle is the sole middle school located within the Warren County R-III school district in Missouri. Serving grades 6-8, the school has a total enrollment of 673 students and faces several challenges in providing a high-quality education to its student population.
Black Hawk Middle's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is consistently below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from 23.4% for 8th grade to 34.1% for 6th grade, compared to state averages of 32.7% to 45.5%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite these challenges, Black Hawk Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school's demographics, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 46.51%, indicate that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 216 out of 451 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024 to 292 out of 438 in 2024-2025, suggests that its performance may be inconsistent or variable.
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