The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)6%
8%
Black
(09-10)24%
5%
White
(09-10)58%
82%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)9%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary School?
262 students attend Black Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Black Hawk Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary School part of?
Black Hawk Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community School District.
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