Blackhawk Intermediate Center

Blackhawk Intermediate Center

Public Elementary School | Grade K-3
130 Blackhawk Dr,  Park Forest, IL
Park Forest School District No. 163
2.0
178 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bessie Boyd
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
24.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
42.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Student Diversity

Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
Black
81%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
White
1.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
11/21/2015
Run!! This school is lacking In so many areas. As soon as the school year ends I will be transferring my child. The only thing they are teaching is "The Nay Nay", "Hit the qwan", wobble and other line dance moves. My child didn't even know what a wobble was until she set foot in this awful place.. i...
1.0 parent
4/7/2011
My daughter attends Blackhawk and I cant wait for her to get out of there, because I cant afford to move to send her somewhere else. This year she got lucky and got of of their good teachers, but last year was a nightmare. The principal is lacking in compassion for students, and does not seem to hav...
1.0 parent
8/24/2010
My son attends Blackhawk, and he will be leaving because of the principal. It seems she does not have control of her students. I found my sons stories horrifying. She apparently does not know how to talk to the students.
5.0 parent
3/17/2010

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Blackhawk Intermediate Center is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Park Forest, IL, in the Park Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Park Forest School District No. 163 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 178 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24.5% are proficient in reading. Blackhawk Intermediate Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $176,774. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rich Township Star Academy, Crete-Monee High School, Southland College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Park Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blackhawk Intermediate Center.

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