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S. J. Welsh Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1500 W McNeese, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · (337) 217-4410 · Part of Calcasieu Parish School District
Students
1,011
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about S. J. Welsh Middle School
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.5% since 2020
- Next stop for Carlyss kids: 11 high schools
On the path
Where Carlyss kids come from and go next.
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8S. J. Welsh Middle SchoolYou are here
1211 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts44%
State average 40.2%
Location
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1500 W McNeese, Lake Charles
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6375
Grade 7304
Grade 8332
Enrollment over time
1,155’20
1,048’21
1,107’22
1,031’23
1,011’24
Down 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%Black 30%Hispanic 7%Asian 7%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.