Wiggins Middle School

Summary:

Wiggins Middle School is a public middle school in Wiggins, Colorado, serving 124 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the School District No. Re-50 Wiggins, which is ranked 69 out of 115 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Wiggins Middle School faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average on CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of 32.7% in English Language Arts, 19% in Math, and 22.4% in Science, compared to state averages of 43.7%, 32.9%, and 31.3%, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (62.1%) compared to the nearby Fort Morgan Middle School (25.52%), which has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (69.17%). Additionally, Wiggins Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 197 out of 454 Colorado middle schools in 2012-2013 to 321 out of 480 in 2022-2023.

However, Wiggins Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 18 students per teacher, which is comparable to the nearby Fort Morgan Middle School. Additionally, the school has performed better in supporting low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 95 out of 222 Colorado middle schools for this population in the 2017-2018 school year. While Wiggins Middle School faces challenges, its performance may be stronger relative to its local context, as the nearby Fort Morgan Middle School, which is part of a lower-ranked school district, has significantly lower academic performance across all CMAS assessments.

Detail:

Public 7-8

201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654-1347

(970) 483-7761

District: School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,043

Students who attend Wiggins Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wiggins High School

Feeder schools for Wiggins Middle School:

Middle:

Wiggins Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

32.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wiggins Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.55. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Hispanic (32.1%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wiggins Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wiggins Middle School is $7,043.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Wiggins Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wiggins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	56.37	185^th	409	54.8%
2011	61.44	164^th	422	61.1%
2012	55.88	198^th	425	53.4%
2013	56.39	197^th	454	56.6%
2014	48.56	237^th	461	48.6%
2015	40.55	243^rd	436	44.3%
2016	36.43	242^nd	400	39.5%
2017	46.11	198^th	424	53.3%
2018	46.89	200^th	418	52.2%
2019	27.68	318^th	458	30.6%
2021	31.01	254^th	369	31.2%
2022	34.24	272^nd	448	39.3%
2023	28.55	321^st	480	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wiggins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.74	95^th	222	57.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Wiggins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	46.75	153^rd	315	51.4%
2019	28.38	245^th	352	30.4%
2021	25.13	195^th	254	23.2%
2022	40.53	181^st	326	44.5%
2023	31.56	223^rd	363	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Wiggins Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	32.87	202^nd	317	36.3%
2019	27.55	233^rd	343	32.1%
2021	28.00	179^th	249	28.1%
2022	21.40	248^th	328	24.4%
2023	18.37	289^th	356	18.8%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wiggins Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	84	0	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	106
2010	99	0	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	120
2011	92	0	1	16	0	0	6	115
2012	83	0	1	23	1	0	2	110
2013	81	0	1	29	2	0	2	115
2014	68	0	0	26	4	0	1	99
2015	76	1	1	27	3	0	3	111
2016	82	1	1	27	2	0	3	116
2017	88	1	3	32	2	0	3	129
2018	98	1	2	36	1	0	3	141
2019	111	1	1	38	1	0	5	157
2020	77	1	0	23	0	0	4	105
2021	75	1	0	37	0	0	5	118
2022	78	0	0	35	0	0	7	120
2023	77	0	0	41	0	0	6	124
2024	87	1	0	43	0	0	3	134

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 Wiggins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	7.6	13.9	47.2
2010	120	7.7	15.5	44.2
2011	115	7.8	14.7	59.1
2012	110	7.9	13.9	49.1
2013	115	7.4	15.5	58.3
2014	99	7.1	13.8	57.6
2015	111	6.0	18.5	51.4
2016	116	7.0	16.5	50.9
2017	129	7.3	17.4	44.2
2018	141	7.2	19.4	40.4
2019	157	7.3	21.3	40.8
2020	105	7.4	14.1	37.1
2021	118	6.5	18.0	45.8
2022	120	6.7	17.8	33.3
2023	124	7.4	16.7	38.7
2024	134	8.2	16.3	35.8

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 Wiggins Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	7.6	13.9	47.2
2010	120	7.7	15.5	44.2
2011	115	7.8	14.7	59.1
2012	110	7.9	13.9	49.1
2013	115	7.4	15.5	58.3
2014	99	7.1	13.8	57.6
2015	111	6.0	18.5	51.4
2016	116	7.0	16.5	50.9
2017	129	7.3	17.4	44.2
2018	141	7.2	19.4	40.4
2019	157	7.3	21.3	40.8
2020	105	7.4	14.1	37.1
2021	118	6.5	18.0	45.8
2022	120	6.7	17.8	33.3
2023	124	7.4	16.7	38.7
2024	134	8.2	16.3	35.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wiggins Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$4,990
2020	$5,505
2021	$5,657
2022	$5,977
2023	$7,043

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wiggins Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 318^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 321^st of 480 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wiggins Middle School)	45.3	41.3	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	45.3	41.3	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Wiggins Middle School)	35.8	19.6	16.2%
7th Grade Math (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	35.8	19.6	16.2%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Wiggins Middle School)	18	22.4	4.4%
8th Grade Science (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	18	22.4	4.4%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wiggins Middle School)	30	25.9	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	30	25.9	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Wiggins Middle School)	18	18.6	0.6%
8th Grade Math (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	18	18.6	0.6%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wiggins Middle School)	32.9	32.7	0.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	36.7	40.6	3.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Wiggins Middle School)	23	19	4%
All Grades Math (School District No. Re-50 Wiggins)	24.3	23	1.3%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	157	124	21%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	38	41	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	77	30.6%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	38.7%	2.1%

Schools Near Wiggins Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Wiggins Middle School	Public	7-8	201 Tiger Way	Wiggins	80654	Morgan County	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 483-7761	134	8	16.3	35.8%	87 (64.9%)	1 (0.7%)	43 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)						15.0									$7,043
Wiggins Elementary School	Public	4-6	415 Main Street	Wiggins	80654	Morgan County	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 483-7784	191	13	14.9	39.8%	124 (64.9%)	1 (0.5%)	60 (31.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)	28.6	55.4	42.2			40.9	31.4	33.9					26.8		$11,738
Fort Morgan Middle School	Public	6-8	605 Education Avenue	Fort Morgan	80701	Morgan County	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	No	No	No	No	(970) 867-8253	772	49	15.6	70.6%	207 (26.8%)	30 (3.9%)	512 (66.3%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	17.3	393^rd of 485 public middle schools	19.0%		17.6	386^th of 480 public middle schools	19.6%	7			26.1	24.5	26.8	25.8			11.4	11.5	16.0	12.9		19.0	$10,858

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiggins Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wiggins Middle School?

Students at Wiggins Middle School are 65% White, 32% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Wiggins Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wiggins Middle School usually go on to attend Wiggins High School

How many students attend Wiggins Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Wiggins Middle School.

What district is Wiggins Middle School in?

School District No. Re-50 Wiggins

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