S. J. Welsh Middle School

Public 6-8

 1500 W McNeese
       Lake Charles, LA  70605


(337) 217-4410

District: Calcasieu Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 469 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,703 Help


Students who attend S. J. Welsh Middle School usually attend:

High:    Alfred M. Barbe High School

Feeder schools for S. J. Welsh Middle School:

Elementary:    A. A. Nelson Elementary School
    Prien Lake Elementary School
    St. John Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,107

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
African American:
31.5%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.3% Help


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Compare Details S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks better than 80.6% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details S. J. Welsh Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Calcasieu Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), African American (31.5%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S. J. Welsh Middle School is 14.3. 7 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at S. J. Welsh Middle School is $11,703. 8 middle schools in the Calcasieu Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

S. J. Welsh Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks S. J. Welsh Middle School 91st of 469 Louisiana public middle schools. (See S. J. Welsh Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
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Calcasieu Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Calcasieu Parish 29th of 114 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for S. J. Welsh Middle School

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Rank History for all students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 78.29 70th 396 82.3%
2008 75.49 91st 413 78.0%
2009 69.08 138th 425 67.5%
2010 65.30 158th 408 61.3%
2011 74.43 104th 412 74.8%
2012 72.51 115th 442 74.0%
2013 77.50 88th 457 80.7%
2014 73.82 112th 470 76.2%
2015 65.13 165th 482 65.8%
2016 66.92 157th 435 63.9%
2017 64.49 157th 437 64.1%
2018 59.92 143rd 411 65.2%
2019 67.93 149th 449 66.8%
2021 72.88 120th 459 73.9%
2022 73.78 110th 460 76.1%
2023 77.24 89th 465 80.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.07 9th 33 72.7%
2019 54.02 23rd 49 53.1%
2021 46.29 30th 57 47.4%
2022 56.99 22nd 58 62.1%
2023 70.88 17th 63 73.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.24 4th 26 84.6%
2019 83.57 5th 38 86.8%
2021 97.30 1st 55 98.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.82 57th 202 71.8%
2021 54.36 75th 210 64.3%
2022 67.86 43rd 206 79.1%
2023 49.83 85th 206 58.7%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.39 159th 403 60.5%
2019 58.14 178th 430 58.6%
2021 71.85 106th 455 76.7%
2022 61.10 163rd 458 64.4%
2023 65.46 139th 459 69.7%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.75 19th 29 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.05 175th 418 58.1%
2021 70.81 125th 441 71.7%
2022 72.98 116th 441 73.7%
2023 78.57 80th 444 82.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 72nd 170 57.6%
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Rank History for Male students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.02 135th 418 67.7%
2021 69.97 129th 442 70.8%
2022 71.49 117th 442 73.5%
2023 73.18 109th 443 75.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 9th 17 47.1%
2019 59.68 8th 17 52.9%
2021 59.70 9th 18 50.0%
2022 67.88 6th 14 57.1%
2023 71.65 6th 16 62.5%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.89 92nd 313 70.6%
2019 61.70 112th 338 66.9%
2021 72.80 60th 352 83.0%
2022 71.02 65th 360 81.9%
2023 69.72 76th 360 78.9%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.03 44th 118 62.7%
2019 68.15 36th 128 71.9%
2021 44.25 88th 153 42.5%
2022 62.31 55th 163 66.3%
2023 74.91 26th 163 84.0%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at S. J. Welsh Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.71 105th 338 68.9%
2019 61.80 137th 350 60.9%
2021 71.75 90th 358 74.9%
2022 68.36 110th 362 69.6%
2023 71.87 80th 352 77.3%
See the entire list of Best Louisiana Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Open Quote HORRIBLE SCHOOL! SOME OF THE STAFF ARE VERY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL AT TIMES! THIS SHOOL IS VERY OVERRATED! DONT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Open Quote The teacher's are excellent! They are great at what they do, help each individual student if they are struggling in that subject, and also make learning easier and sometimes even fun! There are many extracurricular activities and clubs for students to choose from. I love S.J. Welsh! Go Colts!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for S. J. Welsh Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 755 755
1990 739 125 16 2 2 n/a n/a 0 884
1991 744 155 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 911
1992 787 198 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 996
1993 889 212 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1122
1994 940 236 12 5 5 n/a n/a 0 1198
1995 931 292 16 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1244
1996 931 292 16 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1244
1997 920 255 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1197
1998 885 257 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1161
1999 857 252 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1128
2000 805 265 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1097
2001 799 349 27 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1183
2002 830 394 22 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1260
2003 830 394 22 8 6 n/a n/a 0 1260
2004 846 450 32 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1342
2005 842 494 24 14 6 n/a n/a 0 1380
2006 774 555 25 10 4 n/a n/a 0 1368
2007 758 534 27 18 6 n/a n/a 0 1343
2008 701 522 32 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1284
2009 694 555 28 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1304
2010 682 579 36 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1327
2011 663 565 34 26 3 0 4 0 1295
2012 672 555 39 29 0 0 3 0 1298
2013 677 504 37 20 0 1 5 0 1244
2014 668 480 42 28 0 1 9 0 1228
2015 648 451 50 28 1 1 14 0 1193
2016 669 465 59 34 1 1 16 0 1245
2017 692 500 64 40 1 2 15 0 1314
2018 721 513 64 49 0 4 23 0 1374
2019 686 506 71 80 1 2 39 0 1385
2020 647 473 67 93 3 2 43 0 1328
2021 546 421 64 82 1 0 41 0 1155
2022 536 335 54 82 3 2 36 0 1048
2023 563 349 59 89 5 4 38 0 1107

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at S. J. Welsh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 755 33.0 22.8 18.8
1990 884 47.0 18.8 21.2
1991 911 48.0 18.9 21.4
1992 996 53.0 18.7 19.9
1993 1122 57.0 19.7 16.6
1994 1198 61.0 19.6 18.4
1995 1244 65.0 19.1 21.2
1996 1244 65.0 19.1 21.2
1997 1197 67.0 17.9 19.6
1998 1161 67.0 17.3 21.9
1999 1128 67.0 16.8 24.7
2000 1097 67.0 16.4 26.9
2001 1183 70.0 16.9 32
2002 1260 79.5 15.8 36.7
2003 1260 79.5 15.8 36.7
2004 1342 82.0 16.4 38.6
2005 1380 84.9 16.3 44
2006 1368 89.0 15.4 46.8
2007 1343 88.5 15.2 42
2008 1284 94.5 13.6 44.2
2009 1304 91.9 14.2 47.2
2010 1327 87.9 15.0 48.8
2011 1295 83.6 15.4 52.5
2012 1298 83.1 15.6 50.6
2013 1244 84.8 14.6 49.4
2014 1228 78.8 15.5 51.3
2015 1193 81.0 14.7 49.5
2016 1245 n/a n/a 45.7
2017 1314 93.2 14.0 42
2018 1374 79.4 17.3 41.1
2019 1385 78.0 17.7 44.5
2020 1328 78.2 16.9 46.2
2021 1155 73.1 15.8 58.4
2022 1048 74.5 14.0 29.4
2023 1107 76.9 14.3 49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio S. J. Welsh Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 755 33.0 22.8 18.8
1990 884 47.0 18.8 21.2
1991 911 48.0 18.9 21.4
1992 996 53.0 18.7 19.9
1993 1122 57.0 19.7 16.6
1994 1198 61.0 19.6 18.4
1995 1244 65.0 19.1 21.2
1996 1244 65.0 19.1 21.2
1997 1197 67.0 17.9 19.6
1998 1161 67.0 17.3 21.9
1999 1128 67.0 16.8 24.7
2000 1097 67.0 16.4 26.9
2001 1183 70.0 16.9 32
2002 1260 79.5 15.8 36.7
2003 1260 79.5 15.8 36.7
2004 1342 82.0 16.4 38.6
2005 1380 84.9 16.3 44
2006 1368 89.0 15.4 46.8
2007 1343 88.5 15.2 42
2008 1284 94.5 13.6 44.2
2009 1304 91.9 14.2 47.2
2010 1327 87.9 15.0 48.8
2011 1295 83.6 15.4 52.5
2012 1298 83.1 15.6 50.6
2013 1244 84.8 14.6 49.4
2014 1228 78.8 15.5 51.3
2015 1193 81.0 14.7 49.5
2016 1245 n/a n/a 45.7
2017 1314 93.2 14.0 42
2018 1374 79.4 17.3 41.1
2019 1385 78.0 17.7 44.5
2020 1328 78.2 16.9 46.2
2021 1155 73.1 15.8 58.4
2022 1048 74.5 14.0 29.4
2023 1107 76.9 14.3 49.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for S. J. Welsh Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,492
2018 $10,675
2019 $10,765
2020 $11,703

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S. J. Welsh Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 89th of 465 Middle schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (S. J. Welsh Middle School)6079
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)6368
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (S. J. Welsh Middle School)7172
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)6970
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6766
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (S. J. Welsh Middle School)5868
 10%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)5652
 4%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade Mathematics (S. J. Welsh Middle School)6875
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)6565
   7th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6158
 3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (S. J. Welsh Middle School)7665
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)7867
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (S. J. Welsh Middle School)7168
 3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)6556
 9%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (S. J. Welsh Middle School)5561
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Calcasieu Parish)5351
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (S. J. Welsh Middle School)8979
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Calcasieu Parish)8174
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (S. J. Welsh Middle School)8173
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Calcasieu Parish)7260
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13851107
 20.1%
African American506349
 31%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian7159
 16.9%
Hispanic8089
 11.3%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White686563
 17.9%
Two or More Races3938
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%49.3%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about S. J. Welsh Middle School

Students at S. J. Welsh Middle School are 51% White, 32% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend S. J. Welsh Middle School usually go on to attend Alfred M. Barbe High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,107 students attended S. J. Welsh Middle School.

S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks 91st of 469 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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