Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Myers-wilkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Myers-wilkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Myers-wilkins Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Myers-wilkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myers-wilkins Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
14%
12%
White
47%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
26%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Myers-wilkins Elementary School's ranking?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School is ranked #1602 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Myers-wilkins Elementary School often compared to?
Myers-wilkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congdon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Myers-wilkins Elementary School?
341 students attend Myers-wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Myers-wilkins Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myers-wilkins Elementary School?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Myers-wilkins Elementary School offer ?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Myers-wilkins Elementary School part of?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Myers-wilkins Elementary School located?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School is located in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 4 other public schools located in East Hillside.
School Reviews
2 1/3/2011
The tutor programs are a joke. My child can only go one day a week and hasn't even been able to begin yet and it's the end of the year. I heard many parents complain about there not having any individual hands on work with the children.
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