Wigwam Creek Middle School

Summary:

Wigwam Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, serving 785 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Litchfield Elementary District, which is ranked 110 out of 288 districts in the state.

Academically, Wigwam Creek Middle School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th-grade proficiency rates were 34% in English Language Arts and 23% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 50% and 42%, and the state's 43% and 30%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 160 out of 711 Arizona middle schools in 2017-2018 to 281 out of 533 in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, Wigwam Creek Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school's Asian and Native American students perform relatively well, its White, Hispanic, and Special Education students perform below average compared to their peers statewide. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 14.89% in 2021-2022 to 46.88% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing economic disadvantage among its student population. These factors, combined with the school's declining per-student spending and increasing student-teacher ratio, may be contributing to the challenges Wigwam Creek Middle School faces in providing quality education to its diverse student community.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 4510 N 127th Ave
       Litchfield Park, AZ  85340-5230


(623) 547-1100

District: Litchfield Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,767 Help


Students who attend Wigwam Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Agua Fria High School

Feeder schools for Wigwam Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Corte Sierra Elementary School
    Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  785

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.5%
White:
25.6%
African American:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks worse than 52.7% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Litchfield Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.27. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.5%), White (25.6%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wigwam Creek Middle School is 18.2, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Litchfield Elementary District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wigwam Creek Middle School is $6,767, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Litchfield Elementary District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wigwam Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wigwam Creek Middle School 281st of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Wigwam Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Litchfield Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Litchfield Elementary District 110th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wigwam Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.15 220th 663 66.8%
2010 71.31 182nd 692 73.7%
2011 78.92 131st 685 80.9%
2012 78.75 127th 772 83.5%
2013 69.83 207th 787 73.7%
2014 74.28 175th 690 74.6%
2015 59.38 169th 521 67.6%
2016 75.51 142nd 677 79.0%
2017 71.86 162nd 695 76.7%
2018 73.53 160th 711 77.5%
2019 62.72 207th 605 65.8%
2021 56.55 286th 832 65.6%
2022 42.81 303rd 605 49.9%
2023 57.45 288th 854 66.3%
2024 37.27 281st 533 47.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.94 266th 650 59.1%
2023 61.11 122nd 384 68.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.32 35th 606 94.2%
2023 36.34 74th 145 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.21 75th 178 57.9%
2021 45.43 337th 789 57.3%
2023 26.82 272nd 363 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.40 108th 503 78.5%
2022 54.35 149th 369 59.6%
2023 58.86 211th 717 70.6%
2024 37.06 164th 314 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.59 154th 624 75.3%
2019 55.82 188th 466 59.7%
2021 59.69 261st 820 68.2%
2022 37.65 294th 494 40.5%
2023 57.91 262nd 806 67.5%
2024 27.41 249th 379 34.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.65 22nd 37 40.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.17 84th 143 41.3%
2022 46.18 38th 68 44.1%
2023 21.11 101st 110 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 149th 617 75.9%
2019 55.03 174th 435 60.0%
2021 52.07 307th 818 62.5%
2022 36.52 284th 476 40.3%
2023 51.34 323rd 810 60.1%
2024 27.64 242nd 356 32.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.37 47th 404 88.4%
2022 82.77 19th 192 90.1%
2023 67.96 65th 247 73.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.58 15th 125 88.0%
2019 59.65 3rd 9 66.7%
2021 56.65 155th 573 72.9%
2023 45.28 199th 400 50.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 90th 543 83.4%
2019 64.20 108th 387 72.1%
2021 51.08 285th 802 64.5%
2022 38.04 222nd 392 43.4%
2023 53.66 282nd 760 62.9%
2024 37.55 164th 322 49.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.81 220th 390 43.6%
2023 64.61 44th 159 72.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.79 33rd 108 69.4%
2022 33.48 16th 16 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Wigwam Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.80 110th 436 74.8%
2019 55.04 152nd 337 54.9%
2021 63.00 241st 780 69.1%
2022 46.79 249th 446 44.2%
2023 54.88 269th 675 60.1%
2024 26.01 208th 273 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wigwam Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 200 27 12 65 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 422 90 32 295 8 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 422 90 32 295 8 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 551 135 48 395 17 n/a n/a 0 1146
2005 473 137 39 383 14 n/a n/a 0 1046
2006 461 162 49 433 14 n/a n/a 0 1119
2007 454 173 52 422 10 n/a n/a 0 1111
2008 464 155 56 444 11 n/a n/a 0 1130
2009 448 166 60 435 18 n/a n/a 0 1127
2010 357 143 51 333 15 n/a n/a 0 899
2011 360 143 50 348 15 0 4 0 920
2012 329 128 46 348 10 1 7 0 869
2013 339 115 44 355 8 4 12 0 877
2014 323 116 33 367 6 2 13 0 860
2015 348 92 36 425 5 5 16 0 927
2016 355 106 42 440 6 7 22 0 978
2017 366 84 35 489 5 8 32 0 1019
2018 335 98 32 481 10 6 31 0 993
2019 352 99 37 515 12 12 32 0 1059
2020 315 110 39 556 13 11 40 0 1084
2021 257 91 35 527 9 12 44 0 975
2022 226 80 31 439 13 8 36 0 833
2023 201 78 20 436 15 6 29 0 785

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 Wigwam Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 307 10.0 30.7 n/a
2002 847 38.5 22.0 26.7
2003 847 38.5 22.0 26.7
2004 1146 52.5 21.8 38.7
2005 1046 52.5 19.9 43.9
2006 1119 53.3 21.0 42.5
2007 1111 53.3 20.8 34.8
2008 1130 53.0 21.3 36
2009 1127 55.0 20.5 43.5
2010 899 44.5 20.2 46.4
2011 920 37.0 24.8 0.5
2012 869 40.0 21.7 43.2
2013 877 40.0 21.9 48.1
2014 860 37.6 22.8 48.6
2015 927 40.0 23.1 45.7
2016 978 42.0 23.2 46.1
2017 1019 42.5 23.9 46.4
2018 993 42.5 23.3 42.9
2019 1059 45.5 23.2 40.9
2020 1084 48.0 22.5 41
2021 975 47.5 20.5 n/a
2022 833 38.5 21.6 14.9
2023 785 43.0 18.2 46.9

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 Wigwam Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 307 10.0 30.7 n/a
2002 847 38.5 22.0 26.7
2003 847 38.5 22.0 26.7
2004 1146 52.5 21.8 38.7
2005 1046 52.5 19.9 43.9
2006 1119 53.3 21.0 42.5
2007 1111 53.3 20.8 34.8
2008 1130 53.0 21.3 36
2009 1127 55.0 20.5 43.5
2010 899 44.5 20.2 46.4
2011 920 37.0 24.8 0.5
2012 869 40.0 21.7 43.2
2013 877 40.0 21.9 48.1
2014 860 37.6 22.8 48.6
2015 927 40.0 23.1 45.7
2016 978 42.0 23.2 46.1
2017 1019 42.5 23.9 46.4
2018 993 42.5 23.3 42.9
2019 1059 45.5 23.2 40.9
2020 1084 48.0 22.5 41
2021 975 47.5 20.5 n/a
2022 833 38.5 21.6 14.9
2023 785 43.0 18.2 46.9

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 Wigwam Creek Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $355 (5.0%) $26 (0.4%) $736 (10.3%) $5,755 (80.8%) $986 (13.8%) $6,740 (94.6%) $7,122
2020 $321 (4.5%) $265 (3.8%) $907 (12.8%) $5,829 (82.5%) $649 (9.2%) $6,478 (91.7%) $7,064
2021 $499 (8.0%) $96 (1.5%) $1,095 (17.6%) $4,895 (78.5%) $747 (12.0%) $5,642 (90.4%) $6,238
2022 $369 (5.5%) $01 (0.0%) $739 (10.9%) $5,342 (78.9%) $1,054 (15.6%) $6,396 (94.5%) $6,767

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wigwam Creek Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 288th of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1059785
 25.9%
African American9978
 21.2%
American Indian1215
 25%
Asian3720
 45.9%
Hispanic515436
 15.3%
Pacific Islander126
 50%
White352201
 42.9%
Two or More Races3229
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wigwam Creek Middle School

Students at Wigwam Creek Middle School are 56% Hispanic, 26% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 785 students attended Wigwam Creek Middle School.

Students who attend Wigwam Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Agua Fria High School

Wigwam Creek Middle School ranks 281st of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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