BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Blackhawk Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 811 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Blackhawk Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Blackhawk Middle School, located on East State Boulevard in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a prominent public school serving the East Allen County Schools (EACS) district. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger district framework, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities designed to help students transition effectively from elementary to high school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Blackhawk Middle School emphasizes student engagement and personal growth through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities. The school's physical location serves as a central hub for the surrounding Fort Wayne community, fostering a culture of school pride and local involvement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and the social-emotional needs of its adolescent population, Blackhawk Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success in their high school careers and beyond.
For more information, contact Blackhawk Middle School at (260) 467-4885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fort Wayne, IN 46815-6499
(260) 467-4885
BLACKHAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 811 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fort Wayne Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 811
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 811 students
- White
- 57.2%
- Black or African American
- 21.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.