Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
S. J. Welsh Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. J. Welsh Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
32%
42%
White
51%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. J. Welsh Middle School's ranking?
S. J. Welsh Middle School is ranked #506 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are S. J. Welsh Middle School often compared to?
S. J. Welsh Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. K. White Middle School, Moss Bluff Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend S. J. Welsh Middle School?
1,048 students attend S. J. Welsh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of S. J. Welsh Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. J. Welsh Middle School?
S. J. Welsh Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does S. J. Welsh Middle School offer ?
S. J. Welsh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is S. J. Welsh Middle School part of?
S. J. Welsh Middle School is part of Calcasieu Parish School District.
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