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Blackhawk Middle School vs. Garrett Middle School

Should you attend Blackhawk Middle School or Garrett Middle 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
Blackhawk Middle School
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Garrett Middle School
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 6-8, Blackhawk Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 387 students in grades 6-8, Garrett Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
786 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackhawk 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 Garrett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackhawk Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garrett Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackhawk 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 Garrett Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and the state of Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1025 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1270 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackhawk 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 Garrett Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in IN)
29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana 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 Garrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana 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 Garrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackhawk Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana 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 Garrett Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blackhawk Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garrett Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
264
126
Grade 7 Students
263
130
Grade 8 Students
259
131

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackhawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackhawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackhawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackhawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackhawk Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and in Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackhawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackhawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackhawk Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Wayne Community Schools and Indiana, 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 Garrett Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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