Blackhawk Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students (19-20)
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Black
(19-20)1%
15%
White
(19-20)94%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)3%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
29%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Blackhawk Intermediate School?
334 students attend Blackhawk Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blackhawk Intermediate School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Blackhawk Intermediate School offer ?
Blackhawk Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Blackhawk Intermediate School part of?
Blackhawk Intermediate School is part of Blackhawk School District.
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