Black Hawk Middle vs Ripon Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Wisconsin, United States, 88 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
Ripon Middle
Ripon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Madison, Wisconsin | Ripon Middle Ripon, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 359 | #102 of 359 |
| National rank | #12630 of 15,369 | #4466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 300 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 45% |
| city | Madison | Ripon |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ripon Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 26.2).
- •Ripon Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Ripon Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 19%).
- •Ripon Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 70.3%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.6).
- •Ripon Middle is the larger school with 302 students compared with 300.
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 Ripon Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ripon Middle ranks higher (64.6 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 Ripon Middle?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Madison and Ripon in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 300. Ripon Middle: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and Ripon Middle rank in Wisconsin?
Black Hawk Middle is 339th of 359 and Ripon Middle is 102nd of 359 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).