S. J. Welsh Middle School

1,107 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,107

Total Students

76.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S. J. Welsh Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	89
Black	349
Asian	59
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

White
563 (50.9 %)
Black
349 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
89 (8.0 %)
Asian
59 (5.3 %)
Two or More
38 (3.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4410
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 338

Grade 7 366

Grade 8 403