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Wiggs Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 905 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 16, 2012

i love this school,my name is aymen mourad from syria I learned in this school in the year 1991-1992 when i viseted usa for the fiest time in my life .The teachers where great ,Good-hearted,kind.It was agreat time and i remember my friends my mexecan friends,wish you the best ,good luck.


Posted November 30, 2011

This school has an amazing principal. Mr. Teran is a person that will talk to everybody and is actively involved throughout the day with students. He does not tolerate bullying, but if you are looking for a ritzy school as in appearance, then this is not your school. A very clean school with mostly low-income children, nothing wrong with this, but just wanted to point this out to newcomers moving to El Paso. Most teachers have a sincere heart to want to teach all the students! My daughter loves this school, she is on a school transfer and would not want to attend his home school, so I make the thirty minute drive every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

Dedicated teachers, great administrators, excellent Gifted and Talented program, and awesome students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

Awesome teachers, 8th grade reading teacher went above and beyond helping my son pass the taks test. Hope they stay like this when my daughter goes there. Great atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2009

Wiggs is fabulous! They have a very dedicated and caring staff and administration, and a unique and progressive Gifted and Talented Dual Language (English-Spanish) Program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

my son is very happy in the dual-language program. class size is under 20 allowing teacher to give individual attention to students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

I love WIGGS middle school because they have a great staff, from the principal to teachers they care for the well been of the chldren and for them to learn more, and the program that they have conecctions world it is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

The schools has enthusiastic teachers, a superb gifted and talented program, excels in several sports and promotes a safe and enticing learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2008

I love going to wiggs everyone is friendly and its a lot cleaner than other schools. also its small and im not overwhelmed with people.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2008

I GIVE THIS SCHOOL A 5 STAR. GRAT SCORES. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2007

Wiggs is clean, well organized and the Staff and teachers are obviously interested in their children. My child feels safe and he is focused in learning. I am very pleased with this school during this first semester.
—Submitted by Susan Ryde Correa, a parent


Posted November 30, 2005

Very good school. Band is great. Administration is great, very nice people. I enjoyed working with them as a volunteer. I met Mr. Savina and Mrs. Savina, who are very helpful with the kids and spend countless hours doing everything they can to make the school better. Mr. Feeny is the band director and has many years of experience dealing with kids. The school is always clean and gives off a welcoming atmophere. Mr Teran is another administrator who also made me feel welcomed and Mrs. Savaggio did the same. The kids are what makes the school a great place to learn. They are respectful and eager to learn. The school is in El Paso, Texas, a border town, which means that the school is a multicultural center free of predjudice and racism, generally speaking. If you're are looking to send your kids to school, send them here.
—Submitted by j.v, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

266 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

265 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
57%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education17%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education25%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education42%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female95%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education55%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female98%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education58%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education60%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education33%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant40%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English99%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 89% 48%
White 8% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 20%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 31%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 31%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
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Phone: (915) 231-2100

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