S. J. Welsh Middle School
School Overview
S. J. Welsh Middle School is a public school located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is a school in Calcasieu Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 64% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,374 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 90 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,374 students are attending S. J. Welsh Middle School. By gender, there are 686 and 688 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
S. J. Welsh Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 113 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Black | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| White | 81 | 35 | 46 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 113 | 50 | 63 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 90 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for S. J. Welsh Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 94.4% of teachers are certified. 95.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 90 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 85 | 94.4% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 458 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 77,780 Households |
| Population | 198,124 |
| Male | 98,398 |
| Female | 103,221 |
| Child Population | 61,355 |
| Total Housing Units | 90,168 Units |
| Average House Value | $156,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $832 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $51,148 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.84% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Calcasieu Parish
In Calcasieu Parish, 58 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana
9 private schools are serving students in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.