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Black Hawk Middle School vs. Lyon Magnet Elementary School

Should you attend Black Hawk Middle School or Lyon Magnet Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Black Hawk Middle School
1540 Deerwood Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
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6/
10
Top 50%
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Black Hawk Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
900 students
471 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black Hawk Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyon Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black Hawk Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyon Magnet Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black Hawk Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyon Magnet Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Magnet Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#798 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#3348 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black Hawk Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyon Magnet Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MN)
4%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyon Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyon Magnet Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black Hawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Black Hawk Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lyon Magnet Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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46
Grade 1 Students
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92
Grade 2 Students
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72
Grade 3 Students
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100
Grade 4 Students
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88
Grade 5 Students
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73
Grade 6 Students
303
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Grade 7 Students
283
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Grade 8 Students
314
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Asian
8%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
49%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
13%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black Hawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black Hawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyon Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black Hawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
28%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black Hawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyon Magnet Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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