WELCH MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

645 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Welch Middle School, located in the Sharpstown area of Houston, Texas, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. By focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building, Welch strives to provide its diverse student population with the essential tools needed to succeed in an evolving global community.

The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and academic programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the community, Welch Middle School aims to cultivate a culture of high expectations and mutual respect. As part of HISD, the school works to align its curriculum with district standards while addressing the unique needs of its neighborhood, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.

645

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WELCH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	371
Black	223
Asian	31
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
371 (57.5 %)
Black
223 (34.6 %)
Asian
31 (4.8 %)
White
16 (2.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)778-3300
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 193

Grade 7 207

Grade 8 245