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 661 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 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,107 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 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
661 students
1,107 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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
220
338
Grade 7 Students
209
366
Grade 8 Students
232
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
8%
% Black
44%
32%
% White
26%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
