Serving 1,031 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,031 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
S. J. Welsh Middle School's student population of 1,031 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,031 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
Campus Size
14
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
1,031 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, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1.
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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