Below Average
#2874 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wilkinson Middle School
Middle School · Madison District Public Schools · Madison Heights, MI
A Madison District Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26524 JOHN R RD, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Math 9% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilkinson Middle School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilkinson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,726
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| EdisonEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Jardon Vocational SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison District Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilkinson Middle School is listed in Madison District Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilkinson Middle School
Wilkinson Middle School is a public middle school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Madison District Public Schools, serving approximately 162 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,874 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilkinson Middle School
What grades does Wilkinson Middle School serve?
Wilkinson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wilkinson Middle School?
Wilkinson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilkinson Middle School rank in MI?
Wilkinson Middle School ranks #2,874 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wilkinson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilkinson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wilkinson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilkinson Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilkinson Middle School a charter school?
No, Wilkinson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilkinson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wilkinson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilkinson Middle School?
83.3% of students at Wilkinson Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 162
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (248) 399-0455
- Area population (ZIP 48071)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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