Black Hawk Middle vs St. Francis Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 66 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
St. Francis Middle
Saint Francis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Eagan, Minnesota | St. Francis Middle Saint Francis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 266 | #107 of 266 |
| National rank | #3583 of 15,369 | #3673 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 889 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Eagan | Saint Francis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.8 vs 68.5).
- •St. Francis Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •St. Francis Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 36.3%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.7).
- •St. Francis Middle is the larger school with 890 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 St. Francis Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Hawk Middle and St. Francis Middle?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Saint Francis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 889. St. Francis Middle: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and St. Francis Middle rank in Minnesota?
Black Hawk Middle is 103rd of 266 and St. Francis Middle is 107th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).