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School District No. Re-50 Wiggins ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in School District No. Re-50 Wiggins. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-50 Wiggins have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
862 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
269 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
35%
# Black Students
4 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
561 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
65%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
81
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
51
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,788 is higher than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,788
$15,418
Spending / Student
$10,560
$15,735
Best School District No. Re-50 Wiggins Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wiggins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 Main Street
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7784
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Wiggins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Wiggins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tiger Way
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Wiggins, CO 80654
(970) 483-7761
Grades: 7-8
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins manages 3 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins is ranked #94 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
65% of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins?
School District No. Re-50 Wiggins has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-50 Wiggins's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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