Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
26%
Black
(19-20)21%
17%
White
(19-20)61%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center?
158 students attend Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What school district is Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center part of?
Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center is part of Black Hawk Area Special Educational School District.
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