Black Hawk Middle vs Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Middle
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
Isthmus Montessori Academy Public
Madison · Charter other · Grades PK–12
210 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Isthmus Montessori Academy Public Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #339 of 359 | – |
| National rank | #12630 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 300 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Isthmus Montessori Academy Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 70.3%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 16.2).
- •Black Hawk Middle is the larger school with 300 students compared with 210.
- •Black Hawk Middle is a public school while Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Isthmus Montessori Academy Public?
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 Isthmus Montessori Academy Public?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 300. Isthmus Montessori Academy Public: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public rank in Wisconsin?
Black Hawk Middle is 339th of 359 and Isthmus Montessori Academy Public is unranked among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).