🧑🤝🧑Mascot: "Midgets"
15 schools use the "Midgets" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 15 schools
- States represented
- 6 states
- Most common state
- Iowa (5)
- Top state per capita
- North Dakota
- Popular school level
- High School (6)
- Mascot type
- Person
Most common states: Iowa (5), North Dakota (4), Missouri (3)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (4)OrangeBlack
- (3)RedWhite
- (2)Royal BlueSilver
- (2)Royal BlueWhite
- (1)RedSilver
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Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
The Midgets mascot is a topic that's been buzzing lately, and here’s why: This mascot, used by a handful of schools, mostly in the Midwest, has a history that dates back nearly 90 years. It originated at Freeburg High School when a sportswriter nicknamed the basketball team "Midgets" because their tallest player was only 5-foot-10, yet they still managed to beat an unbeaten team🏆. However, the term "midget" is now widely considered a derogatory slur by people with dwarfism and advocacy groups. Despite its historical roots, many argue it's time to retire this mascot to be more inclusive and respectful. It's an interesting example of how words and meanings can change over time, and how important it is to consider the impact of our language on others🛡️.
Community Voices
Hear how the Midgets fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Midgets banner across Iowa. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Harper Patel
Iowa Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like North Dakota. With 4 schools per million residents, the Midgets is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Patel
North Dakota Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Midgets delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Taylor Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Midgets Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
15 schools in our database use the Midgets mascot across 6 states.
The Midgets shows up most in Iowa (5), North Dakota (4), and Missouri (3). Nd also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Midgets as a Person mascot.
High School programs adopt the Midgets most often (6 schools). Elementary (5) and Middle School (2) also feature this mascot.