WIGGS MIDDLE

wiggs.episd.org

861 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wiggs Middle School, located at 1300 Cir Dr in El Paso, Texas, is part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is known for its commitment to academic achievement and a comprehensive educational experience. As a staple in the El Paso community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and students, providing essential information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and campus news. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student development, Wiggs Middle School aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that promotes both intellectual growth and social responsibility. Its location within the EPISD network allows it to leverage district-wide resources to support its diverse student body.

861

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WIGGS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	785
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
785 (91.2 %)
White
58 (6.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Two or More
6 (0.7 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)231-2100
Website:	http://wiggs.episd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	861
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	648
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 264

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 312

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WIGGS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	264
Grade 7	285
Grade 8	312

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WIGGS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	393	45.6%
Male	468	54.4%

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