Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Welty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Welty Middle School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Welty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Welty Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1334 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Joseph Welty Middle School often compared to?
Joseph Welty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Middle School, Newcomerstown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Joseph Welty Middle School?
668 students attend Joseph Welty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Joseph Welty Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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