S. J. Welsh Middle School vs. F. K. White Middle School
Should you attend S. J. Welsh Middle School or F. K. White 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
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
F. K. White Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,107 students
661 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#542 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
338
220
Grade 7 Students
366
209
Grade 8 Students
403
232
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
32%
44%
% White
51%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
