Serving 329 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 46%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Myers-Wilkins Elementary serves the southern part of Duluth, MN, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Myers-wilkins Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
for the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.
School Rankings
Myers-wilkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myers-wilkins Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1534 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
11%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
29%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1534 out of 1,773 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 46% 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?
329 students attend Myers-wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Myers-wilkins Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 11% 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 13:1.
What grades does Myers-wilkins Elementary School offer ?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 10/10/2025
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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