Black Hawk Middle vs Thomas Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 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
Thomas Lake Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Thomas Lake Elementary Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #103 of 266 | #155 of 923 |
| National rank | #3583 of 15,369 | #4739 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 889 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 68.8).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 36.3%).
- •Thomas Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Black Hawk Middle is the larger school with 889 students compared with 575.
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 Thomas Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Lake Elementary ranks higher (80.5 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 Thomas Lake Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 889. Thomas Lake Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Thomas Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Black Hawk Middle is 103rd of 266 and Thomas Lake Elementary is 155th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).