- Black Hawk Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Sherman Middle (387:1 vs. 278:1).
- Sherman Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Black Hawk Middle (153 vs. 65).
- Black Hawk Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherman Middle (192 vs. 163).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Black Hawk Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Sherman Middle (192 vs. 163).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Sherman Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Black Hawk Middle (175 vs. 150).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sherman Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Black Hawk Middle (153 vs. 65).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Black Hawk Middle reported a higher students per counselor than Sherman Middle (387:1 vs. 278:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Black Hawk Middle
$17,411.14
Sherman Middle
$17,411.14
Local revenue share
Black Hawk Middle
69.8%
Sherman Middle
69.8%
State revenue share
Black Hawk Middle
19%
Sherman Middle
19%
Federal revenue share
Black Hawk Middle
11.2%
Sherman Middle
11.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Black Hawk Middle
41.5%
Sherman Middle
41.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Dane County
$88,108
Dane County
$88,108
Poverty rate
Dane County
10.5%
Dane County
10.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Dane County
54.5%
Dane County
54.5%
Unemployment rate
Dane County
2.3%
Dane County
2.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.