Blackhawk Middle School

797 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

797

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackhawk Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	100
Black	177
Asian	40
Two or More	80
American Indian	1

White
399 (50.1 %)
Black
177 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
100 (12.5 %)
Two or More
80 (10.0 %)
Asian
40 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-4885
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 261

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 263