S. J. WELSH MIDDLE SCHOOL
S. J. Welsh Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Calcasieu Parish school district, located in Lake Charles, LA with about 1,374 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, S. J. Welsh Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
S. J. Welsh Middle School, located on West McNeese Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Calcasieu Parish School District, the school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student character development. It serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to preparing young adolescents for the rigors of high school through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic offerings, S. J. Welsh Middle School plays a significant role in the local Lake Charles community. The school typically provides a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which encourage students to engage outside of the classroom. By balancing academic achievement with social and personal growth, S. J. Welsh aims to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that supports the developmental needs of its students during their transition from elementary to secondary education.
For more information, contact S. J. Welsh Middle School at (337) 217-4410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
S. J. WELSH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Charles, LA with about 1,374 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calcasieu Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,374
- Teachers:
- 79.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,374 students
- White
- 52.5%
- Black or African American
- 37.3%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.