Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Summary:

Myers-Wilkins Elementary is a public elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, serving 341 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Duluth Public School District, which is ranked 191 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Myers-Wilkins Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of several student subgroups, including African American, White, and multi-racial students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is in stark contrast to several nearby high-performing schools, such as Lester Park Elementary, Congdon Elementary, and Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion, which consistently rank in the top quartile or top half of Minnesota elementary schools.

The high poverty rates and concentration of students from disadvantaged backgrounds at Myers-Wilkins Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. The data suggests that targeted interventions and support are needed to address the specific challenges faced by the school, particularly in supporting the academic achievement of its diverse student population. Strategies to improve performance could include implementing evidence-based instructional practices, providing additional professional development for teachers, and implementing comprehensive support systems for students and families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1027 N 8th Ave E
       Duluth, MN  55805-1426


(218) 336-8860

District: Duluth Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,907 Help


Students who attend Myers-Wilkins Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Park Middle School
High:    Denfeld High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.5%
Two or more races:
25.8%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Myers-Wilkins Elementary ranks worse than 90% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Myers-Wilkins Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), two or more races (25.8%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Duluth Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myers-Wilkins Elementary is 8, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myers-Wilkins Elementary is $18,907, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Duluth Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Myers-Wilkins Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Myers-Wilkins Elementary 793rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Myers-Wilkins Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Duluth Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Duluth Public School District 191st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Myers-Wilkins Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.68 529th 674 21.5%
2004 23.58 589th 676 12.9%
2005 56.18 364th 685 46.9%
2006 47.69 491st 756 35.1%
2007 24.04 681st 777 12.4%
2008 33.40 637th 781 18.4%
2010 24.00 693rd 803 13.7%
2011 38.19 621st 814 23.7%
2012 24.90 706th 820 13.9%
2013 20.87 710th 824 13.8%
2014 26.11 684th 826 17.2%
2015 32.37 650th 840 22.6%
2016 29.95 667th 848 21.3%
2017 35.80 633rd 853 25.8%
2018 31.17 654th 847 22.8%
2019 34.93 639th 870 26.6%
2021 22.74 687th 869 20.9%
2022 13.03 744th 858 13.3%
2023 15.31 720th 845 14.8%
2024 9.66 793rd 881 10.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.71 80th 98 18.4%
2019 39.09 65th 96 32.3%
2021 8.73 45th 45 0.0%
2022 10.64 82nd 87 5.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.13 388th 463 16.2%
2019 13.45 483rd 515 6.2%
2021 43.69 248th 417 40.5%
2022 36.56 345th 500 31.0%
2023 23.65 438th 524 16.4%
2024 20.89 488th 572 14.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.19 442nd 728 39.3%
2019 42.93 461st 740 37.7%
2021 33.91 495th 683 27.5%
2022 24.66 537th 663 19.0%
2023 23.41 626th 774 19.1%
2024 16.85 691st 793 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.26 589th 774 23.9%
2019 41.59 539th 787 31.5%
2021 20.72 646th 783 17.5%
2022 13.75 696th 799 12.9%
2023 14.54 680th 787 13.6%
2024 9.87 736th 809 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.15 622nd 779 20.2%
2019 29.13 624th 798 21.8%
2021 22.97 632nd 784 19.4%
2022 12.47 713th 808 11.8%
2023 16.80 675th 799 15.5%
2024 10.17 747th 826 9.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.95 212th 266 20.3%
2019 28.34 216th 283 23.7%
2024 19.23 269th 310 13.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.65 7th 26 73.1%
2023 26.49 31st 39 20.5%
2024 47.94 22nd 42 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.92 555th 712 22.1%
2019 45.19 440th 722 39.1%
2021 25.76 611th 710 13.9%
2022 13.56 690th 725 4.8%
2023 14.03 671st 712 5.8%
2024 3.95 727th 730 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 25, 2017

Open Quote There is a big problem with bullying, and racisim. Also the Principal never answers or returns calls. Bus aids dont pay attention to the kids when getting the children on the bus to go home. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 5, 2017

Open Quote Great place for the kiddos that are unusual in some way...b/c there's no standard mold here. Small class sizes relative to other public elementary schools. Children who need acceleration are not left to languish but get a lot of opportunity, and the Gifted and Talented Experience is currently being redesigned. After two years at MW, my child continues to score extremely high on standardized tests. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Myers-Wilkins Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 31 6 2 55 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 442 36 5 6 47 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 495 51 10 4 66 n/a n/a 0 626
1991 517 46 16 8 61 n/a n/a 0 648
1992 495 42 16 7 77 n/a n/a 0 637
1993 470 53 19 9 74 n/a n/a 0 625
1994 447 54 16 13 62 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 455 56 11 19 67 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 455 56 11 19 67 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 435 56 8 15 78 n/a n/a 0 592
1998 411 52 14 12 93 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 369 57 10 17 92 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 370 67 9 7 106 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 325 57 7 8 110 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 230 79 2 9 105 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 230 79 2 9 105 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 211 78 2 11 90 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 164 73 5 6 65 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 196 82 2 10 68 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 184 109 3 7 56 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 201 120 8 7 61 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 182 122 8 10 59 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 190 130 10 15 54 n/a n/a 0 399
2011 239 95 8 11 45 0 52 0 450
2012 201 87 6 16 57 0 63 0 430
2013 151 68 6 18 45 0 73 0 361
2014 182 89 8 18 58 0 69 0 424
2015 201 82 6 20 60 0 75 0 444
2016 185 81 6 16 54 0 74 0 416
2017 193 79 3 17 44 0 76 0 412
2018 207 91 4 14 42 0 101 0 459
2019 164 74 4 15 38 0 82 0 377
2020 145 72 0 23 35 0 96 0 371
2021 117 57 1 28 32 0 91 0 326
2022 152 49 2 16 26 0 92 0 337
2023 162 48 2 16 25 0 88 0 341

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Myers-Wilkins Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 16.7 23.5 50.5
1989 536 35.6 15.0 31.3
1990 626 36.2 17.2 42.3
1991 648 36.2 17.9 44.3
1992 637 38.0 16.7 41.3
1993 625 40.1 15.6 55.4
1994 592 40.8 14.5 53.4
1995 608 40.9 14.9 47.7
1996 608 40.9 14.9 47.7
1997 592 45.9 12.9 50.3
1998 582 n/a 0.0 54.3
1999 545 60.9 8.9 59.4
2000 559 54.9 10.2 68.3
2001 507 51.8 9.8 71
2002 425 45.2 9.4 75.5
2003 425 45.2 9.4 75.5
2004 392 35.2 11.1 79.6
2005 313 25.5 12.3 76.7
2006 358 25.5 14.0 82.1
2007 359 29.0 12.4 82.2
2008 397 27.7 14.3 80.9
2009 381 38.9 9.8 80.6
2010 399 33.1 12.0 79.4
2011 450 35.6 12.6 80.7
2012 430 33.9 12.6 84.4
2013 361 30.0 12.0 83.7
2014 424 29.6 14.3 84.9
2015 444 32.0 13.8 83.3
2016 416 34.0 12.2 78.8
2017 412 31.3 13.1 75.2
2018 459 30.8 14.8 82.8
2019 377 34.0 11.0 78.8
2020 371 25.2 14.7 81.7
2021 326 38.3 8.5 85.3
2022 337 37.2 9.0 82.5
2023 341 42.4 8.0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Myers-Wilkins Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 16.7 23.5 50.5
1989 536 35.6 15.0 31.3
1990 626 36.2 17.2 42.3
1991 648 36.2 17.9 44.3
1992 637 38.0 16.7 41.3
1993 625 40.1 15.6 55.4
1994 592 40.8 14.5 53.4
1995 608 40.9 14.9 47.7
1996 608 40.9 14.9 47.7
1997 592 45.9 12.9 50.3
1998 582 n/a 0.0 54.3
1999 545 60.9 8.9 59.4
2000 559 54.9 10.2 68.3
2001 507 51.8 9.8 71
2002 425 45.2 9.4 75.5
2003 425 45.2 9.4 75.5
2004 392 35.2 11.1 79.6
2005 313 25.5 12.3 76.7
2006 358 25.5 14.0 82.1
2007 359 29.0 12.4 82.2
2008 397 27.7 14.3 80.9
2009 381 38.9 9.8 80.6
2010 399 33.1 12.0 79.4
2011 450 35.6 12.6 80.7
2012 430 33.9 12.6 84.4
2013 361 30.0 12.0 83.7
2014 424 29.6 14.3 84.9
2015 444 32.0 13.8 83.3
2016 416 34.0 12.2 78.8
2017 412 31.3 13.1 75.2
2018 459 30.8 14.8 82.8
2019 377 34.0 11.0 78.8
2020 371 25.2 14.7 81.7
2021 326 38.3 8.5 85.3
2022 337 37.2 9.0 82.5
2023 341 42.4 8.0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Myers-Wilkins Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,907

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Myers-Wilkins Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 720th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)54.616.3
 38.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)65.959
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)49.124.5
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)60.548.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)52.217
 35.2%
   4th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)68.561.2
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)52.921.3
 31.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)64.857.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)33.920
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Duluth Public School District)5449.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)54.646.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Duluth Public School District)6867.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Myers-Wilkins Elementary)4030.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Duluth Public School District)63.163.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377341
 9.5%
African American7448
 35.1%
American Indian3825
 34.2%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1516
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White164162
 1.2%
Two or More Races8288
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.8%88%
 9.2%


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Students who attend Myers-Wilkins Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Park Middle School
High : Denfeld High School

Students at Myers-Wilkins Elementary are 48% White, 26% Two or more races, 14% African American, 7% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended Myers-Wilkins Elementary.

Myers-Wilkins Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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