Serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8, S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S. J. Welsh Middle School serves the southeast part of Lake Charles, LA, covering an area of approximately 48 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S. J. Welsh Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,011 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Campus Size
14 acres
School Motto
Building Foundations For the Future
School Rankings
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. J. Welsh Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Navy, Gray & White
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 #345 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend S. J. Welsh Middle School?
1,011 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, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does S. J. Welsh Middle School offer ?
S. J. Welsh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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