Serving 168 students in grades 6-8, Wilkinson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilkinson Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Madison Heights, MI, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilkinson Middle School's student population of 168 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Wilkinson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkinson Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
57%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
34%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkinson Middle School's ranking?
Wilkinson Middle School is ranked #2814 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wilkinson Middle School often compared to?
Wilkinson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clawson Middle School, Hazel Park Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wilkinson Middle School?
168 students attend Wilkinson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wilkinson Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilkinson Middle School?
Wilkinson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wilkinson Middle School offer ?
Wilkinson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilkinson Middle School part of?
Wilkinson Middle School is part of Madison District.
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