Wilkins Elementary-middle School serves 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
18%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Wilkins Elementary-middle School?
250 students attend Wilkins Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wilkins Elementary-middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkins Elementary-middle School?
Wilkins Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wilkins Elementary-middle School offer ?
Wilkins Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wilkins Elementary-middle School part of?
Wilkins Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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