F. K. White Middle School vs. S. J. Welsh Middle School
Should you attend F. K. White Middle School or S. J. Welsh Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
F. K. White Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades 6-8, F. K. White Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,031 students in grades 6-8, S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
645 students
1,031 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#397 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
226
317
Grade 7 Students
207
355
Grade 8 Students
212
359
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
45%
30%
% White
29%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
