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Joseph Welty Middle School

315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
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Top 30%
Tel: (330) 364-0645
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Joseph Welty Middle School serves 651 students in grades 6-8.
Joseph Welty Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in OH
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph Welty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Joseph Welty Middle School's student population of 651 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
651 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Joseph Welty Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph Welty Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
16%
6%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
81%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
New Philadelphia City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Welty Middle School's ranking?

Joseph Welty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Joseph Welty Middle School often compared to?

Joseph Welty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Joseph Welty Middle School?

651 students attend Joseph Welty Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Joseph Welty Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Welty Middle School?

Joseph Welty Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Joseph Welty Middle School offer ?

Joseph Welty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Joseph Welty Middle School part of?

Joseph Welty Middle School is part of New Philadelphia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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