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Myers-wilkins Elementary School

1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 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 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Myers-wilkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Myers-wilkins Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1534 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
46%
30-34%
51%
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
9%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
41%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
26%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
319 students attend Myers-wilkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Myers-wilkins Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Myers-wilkins Elementary School?
Myers-wilkins Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, 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   1/3/2011
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.
- Posted by Parent - olson

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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