Black Hawk Middle vs Lindbergh Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 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
Lindbergh Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Lindbergh Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 359 | #884 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #12630 of 15,369 | #36601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 300 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindbergh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 26.2).
- •Lindbergh Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Lindbergh Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 77.2%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.0).
- •Black Hawk Middle is the larger school with 300 students compared with 180.
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 Lindbergh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lindbergh Elementary ranks higher (33.0 vs 26.2 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 Lindbergh Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 300. Lindbergh Elementary: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Lindbergh Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Black Hawk Middle is 339th of 359 and Lindbergh Elementary is 884th of 1,069 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).