Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Welches Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welches Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Welches Middle School's student population of 91 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Welches Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Welches Middle School?
91 students attend Welches Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Welches Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welches Middle School?
Welches Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Welches Middle School offer ?
Welches Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Welches Middle School part of?
Welches Middle School is part of Oregon Trail SD 46 School District.
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