S. J. Welsh Middle School vs. F. K. White Middle School
Should I attend S. J. Welsh Middle School or F. K. White Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
F. K. White Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, F. K. White 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 26% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,048 students
547 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#591 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
345
189
Grade 7 Students
373
196
Grade 8 Students
330
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
32%
45%
% White
51%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
