Serving 134 students in grades 7-8, Wiggins Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wiggins Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Wiggins school district, encompassing approximately 360.4 square miles in Wiggins, CO. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiggins Middle School's student population of 134 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Positively Impacting Every Student Every Day
School Rankings
Wiggins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiggins Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiggins Middle School's ranking?
Wiggins Middle School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wiggins Middle School?
134 students attend Wiggins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wiggins Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiggins Middle School?
Wiggins Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wiggins Middle School offer ?
Wiggins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiggins Middle School part of?
Wiggins Middle School is part of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins.
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