Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wilkins Elementary-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 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 lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51爆料s Community School District
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 lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 51爆料s Community School District.
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