S. J. Welsh Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Calcasieu Parish
1500 W McNeese, Lake Charles, LA 70605 · (337) 217-4410
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Academic performance
Math proficiency28%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts44%
State average 40.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
1,011Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
47%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6375
Grade 7304
Grade 8332
Students
White · 51%511
Black · 30%307
Hispanic · 7%71
Asian · 7%71
Two or more races · 5%46
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
1,155’20
1,048’21
1,107’22
1,031’23
1,011’24
Location
1500 W McNeese Lake Charles
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.