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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
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.
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.
