Wigwam Creek Middle School

4510 N 127TH AVE
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

wcm.lesd79.org

782 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Wigwam Creek Middle School, located in Litchfield Park, Arizona, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and responsible members of their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Wigwam Creek places a high value on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Litchfield Park community to maintain a collaborative educational culture that promotes high expectations and school pride. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school policies, the district’s official website at http://www.lesd.k12.az.us provides comprehensive resources and updates.

782

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wigwam Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	448
Black	89
Asian	16
Two or More	49
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
448 (57.3%)
White
170 (21.7%)
Black
89 (11.4%)
Two or More
49 (6.3%)
Asian
16 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1100
Website:	http://wcm.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 309

Grade 7 225

Grade 8 248