How was the Black Bull squad ranked at the beginning of the Black Clover anime? At the begining of the anime, it is stated that Golden Dawn and Silver Eagle are the best squads. However, in the wikia,


   It is shown that Black Bull is the second squad with more stars


This makes me conclude they progressed as the story advanced. How was the Black Bull squad ranked at the begining of the anime among of the other squads?
The Black Bull is last in ranking in terms of the number of stars they have gathered

The fist time they talked about how many stars the black bull have is after Asta and Noelle's first mission. The Black Bull have -31 stars while Golden Dawn have 70 stars at that time.


   Asta and Noelle earned a star for their first mission making it -30 stars for the Black Bull
 




The first time we see the full ranking of the nine magic knights squads is they are at the bottom though this is the last year's ranking. Based on what Yami said, Black Bull is always last in the rankings of previous years.


  Yami: Man.. What a pain in the butt. Were always last anyway.





   




Sources: Black Clover: Chapter 10 and Chapter 102 for pictures respectively