Summary:
The 55805 zip code in Duluth, Minnesota is home to a single elementary school, Myers-Wilkins Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 319 students. While there are no other schools to directly compare it to within this specific zip code, the data reveals that Myers-Wilkins Elementary is underperforming compared to the overall Duluth Public School District and the state of Minnesota.
Academically, Myers-Wilkins Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates in both Math and Reading compared to the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in 4th and 5th grade. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall Math proficiency was just 20%, compared to 45.11% for the district and 45.21% for the state. This trend of consistently low academic performance has persisted over the past few years, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools.
Additionally, the school serves a student population with a very high percentage (90.28%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.4 to 1, which may suggest a more personalized learning environment, this has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The data presents an opportunity for the Duluth Public School District to identify and address the specific challenges faced by Myers-Wilkins Elementary, potentially through targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, or other support measures to help improve the academic performance of this school.
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