About This School
Wigwam Creek Middle School is located in Litchfield Park, AZ and is one of 8 middle schools in Litchfield Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 899 students in grades 6-8.
Wigwam Creek Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Wigwam Creek Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Wigwam Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wigwam Creek Middle School's students and teachers. more
Wigwam Creek Middle School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Wigwam Creek Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Wigwam Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Wigwam Creek Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Litchfield Elementary District District Spending
$5,833Per Pupil
The Litchfield Elementary District spends $5,833 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Litchfield Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| L. Thomas Heck Middle School 0.9 miles |  |
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| West Valley Adventist School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Trinity Lutheran School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| White Tanks Learning Center 1.9 miles | n/a | |
| Luke School 2.2 miles |  |
Data Sources: AZ Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Litchfield Elementary District
Made AYP
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Contact
Wigwam Creek Middle School4510 North 127TH Ave
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 535-6000
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Test Scores
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 899
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Wigwam Creek Middle School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
40%
Hispanic
37%
Black
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Wigwam Creek Middle School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Wigwam Creek Middle School
chad fallers: excellent school! Highly performing academically, good atheltic programs as well. safe secure campus and wonderful community interaction.
Submitted by a Parent on Feb 23, 2011
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