Choosing the right middle school for your children can prove to be a daunting task. Middle school is when children start to flex their growing independence. This is a critical transition period for students. As they assert their independence, their responsibilities increase, they attend multiple classes and their academic performance are closely monitored and graded. Schools focus on preparing them for the more rigorous academic grind in high school.
When we compared Wiggs Middle School, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, with Don Haskins Pk-8, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Wiggs Middle School’s regular student population is 943 with a 17.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Don Haskins Pk-8 is 1,398 students and a 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
Wiggs Middle School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 79 in student achievement, 86 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Don Haskins Pk-8 earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 69 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 70 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 82 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Wiggs Middle School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Don Haskins Pk-8 did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Wiggs Middle School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.67% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (7.21%), Asians (0.85%), Two or More Races (0.64%), African Americans (0.53%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
At Don Haskins Pk-8, Hispanics make up 87.48% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (9.87%), Two or More Races (1.07%), Asians (0.86%) and African Americans (0.64%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Wiggs Middle School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 69.78% compared to 64.95% at Don Haskins Pk-8.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Wiggs Middle School has 340 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 36.06% of student population. Don Haskins Pk-8 has significantly more ELLs at 476 or about 34.05% of student population.
Wiggs Middle School’s bilingual students comprise 32.24%, gifted and talented students, 32.56%, while 10.07% are in the special education program. Don Haskins Pk-8 bilingual students comprise 30.83%, gifted and talented students, 17.02%, and 15.81% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.53% | 5 |
| Hispanic | 90.67% | 855 |
| White | 7.21% | 68 |
| Asian | 0.85% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 943 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.78% | 658 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 36.06% | 340 |
| Total Students | 100% | 943 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.64% | 9 |
| Hispanic | 87.48% | 1,223 |
| White | 9.87% | 138 |
| Asian | 0.86% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,398 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 64.95% | 908 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 34.05% | 476 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,398 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 32.24% | 304 |
| Gifted & Talented | 32.56% | 307 |
| Special Education | 10.07% | 95 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.83% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 943 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 30.83% | 431 |
| Gifted & Talented | 17.02% | 238 |
| Special Education | 15.81% | 221 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.09% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,398 |
Wiggs Middle School's 54 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.5 years. Teachers at Don Haskins Pk-8, numbering 92 teachers, have been serving the school for an average of 10.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Wiggs Middle School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Don Haskins Pk-8 has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 19 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 35 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 13 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Wiggs Middle School there are 36 female teachers and 18 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
At Don Haskins Pk-8 there are 66 female teachers and 25 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, nine special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and 18 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.83% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.32% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.40% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.47% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 14.65% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.33% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.08% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.37% | 19 |
| 10 - 20 years | 38.14% | 35 |
| 6 - 10 years | 14.08% | 13 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.99% | 20 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.33% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 92 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 66.67% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 33.33% | 18 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 55 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 71.94% | 66 |
| Male Teachers | 28.06% | 26 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 92 |
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