Black Hawk Middle vs Deerwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 100 m 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
Deerwood Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
528 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Deerwood Elementary Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 266 | #194 of 923 |
| National rank | #3583 of 15,369 | #5660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 889 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 68.8).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 36.3%).
- •Deerwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.8).
- •Black Hawk Middle is the larger school with 889 students compared with 528.
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 Deerwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerwood Elementary ranks higher (78.8 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 Deerwood Elementary?
About 100 m in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 889. Deerwood Elementary: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Deerwood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Black Hawk Middle is 103rd of 266 and Deerwood Elementary is 194th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).