Black Hawk Middle vs Lake View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
Lake View Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Lake View Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 359 | #931 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12630 of 15,369 | #40917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.2 vs 26.2).
- •Lake View Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 73.6%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.1).
- •Black Hawk Middle is the larger school with 300 students compared with 292.
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 Lake View Elementary?
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 Lake View Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 300. Lake View Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Lake View Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Black Hawk Middle is 339th of 359 and Lake View Elementary is 931st of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).