Black Hawk Middle vs Dakota Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Middle
Eagan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students
Dakota Hills Middle
Eagan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,184 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Dakota Hills Middle Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 266 | #35 of 266 |
| National rank | #3583 of 15,369 | #1703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 889 | 1,184 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 1,184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 68.8).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 36.3%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.2).
- •Dakota Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 889.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Hawk Middle better than Dakota Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Hills Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 68.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Hawk Middle and Dakota Hills Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 889. Dakota Hills Middle: 1,184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Dakota Hills Middle rank in Minnesota?
Black Hawk Middle is 103rd of 266 and Dakota Hills Middle is 35th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).