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Welch Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
11544 S Gessner, Houston, TX 77071 · (713) 778-3300 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
547
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Welch Middle
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 19.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts21%
State average 41.8%
Location
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11544 S Gessner, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6198
Grade 7167
Grade 8182
Enrollment over time
682’20
617’21
645’22
547’23
547’24
Down 19.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 58%Black 31%Asian 8%White 1%Two or more races <1%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.