Serving 547 students in grades 6-8, Welch Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welch Middle School's student population of 547 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welch Middle School is 0.57, 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
#7568 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
31%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welch Middle School's ranking?
Welch Middle School is ranked #7568 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Welch Middle School?
547 students attend Welch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Welch Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welch Middle School?
Welch Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Welch Middle School offer ?
Welch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Welch Middle School part of?
Welch Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Welch Middle School located?
Welch Middle School is located in the Brays Oaks neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Brays Oaks.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
The cooks in the cafeteria at Welch need to be fired and replaced for providing horrible food to people and the horrible food there needs to be confiscated rather the people at Welch like it or not. I had to go without my lunch most of time at summer school there as a result and I was not permitted to take my own lunch. The school rules also needs to change because it is not fair to not let students wear shorts, skirts or capris there. I had to wear shorts there because it was summer when I went to summer school there.
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