F. K. White Middle School vs. S. J. Welsh Middle School
Should you attend F. K. White Middle School or S. J. Welsh 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
F. K. White Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 614 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,011 students in grades 6-8, S. J. Welsh Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
614 students
1,011 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
90 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#345 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
206
375
Grade 7 Students
204
304
Grade 8 Students
204
332
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
7%
% Black
44%
30%
% White
27%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%