JOSEPH WELTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Joseph Welty Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Philadelphia City school district, located in New Philadelphia, OH with about 698 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 38 teachers, Joseph Welty Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Joseph Welty Middle School, located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, serves as a core educational institution for students in the New Philadelphia City School District. Situated at 315 4th St NW, the school typically caters to students in the middle school grade levels, focusing on the transition between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. As part of the local district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Joseph Welty Middle School generally participates in the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive and community-oriented learning environment. The school often incorporates various extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which allow students to explore interests outside of the classroom. By engaging with the local New Philadelphia community, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of school spirit, character development, and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact Joseph Welty Middle School at (330) 364-0645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.