Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Summary:

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School is a public middle school in Roanoke, Louisiana, serving 204 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, which is ranked 39 out of 122 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 68%, compared to the state average of 59% and the district average of 68%. In ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 71%, compared to the state and district averages of 69%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 7th grade Mathematics, where 77% of students were proficient or better, compared to 66% in the district and 59% statewide. However, the school's performance for its White student subgroup and special education subgroup is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of Louisiana middle schools.

Compared to the nearby Kinder Middle School and Iota Middle School, which are also high-performing schools, Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School's academic performance is generally on par or slightly lower. Kinder Middle School and Iota Middle School have higher overall proficiency rates in Mathematics and ELA, as well as stronger performance for their White student subgroups. This suggests that Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School could potentially learn from the practices and strategies employed by these neighboring high-performing schools to further improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8150 West Highway 90
       Roanoke, LA  70581


(337) 753-2317

District: Jefferson Davis Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,505 Help


Students who attend Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Welsh High School

Feeder schools for Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School:

Elementary:    Welsh Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School ranks better than 65% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), African American (17.2%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School is 18.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School is $12,505.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School 157th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson Davis Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Davis Parish 39th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.70 128th 396 67.7%
2008 81.40 57th 413 86.2%
2009 75.48 91st 425 78.6%
2010 82.12 50th 408 87.7%
2011 83.84 35th 412 91.5%
2012 77.82 81st 442 81.7%
2013 64.27 154th 457 66.3%
2014 61.67 180th 470 61.7%
2015 68.80 147th 482 69.5%
2016 60.72 179th 435 58.9%
2017 70.12 125th 437 71.4%
2018 61.69 134th 411 67.4%
2019 70.53 136th 449 69.7%
2021 67.38 145th 459 68.4%
2022 67.88 146th 460 68.3%
2023 66.97 150th 465 67.7%
2024 65.27 157th 449 65.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.32 11th 57 80.7%
2022 82.38 9th 58 84.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.14 118th 206 42.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.72 242nd 403 40.0%
2019 63.76 151st 430 64.9%
2021 66.66 139th 455 69.5%
2022 67.07 127th 458 72.3%
2023 63.52 147th 459 68.0%
2024 53.93 200th 444 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.29 164th 418 60.8%
2021 71.68 118th 441 73.2%
2022 74.32 103rd 441 76.6%
2023 72.17 111th 444 75.0%
2024 59.84 174th 415 58.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.67 98th 418 76.6%
2021 61.41 168th 442 62.0%
2022 57.38 186th 442 57.9%
2023 59.45 176th 443 60.3%
2024 66.16 137th 426 67.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 193rd 313 38.3%
2019 35.98 220th 338 34.9%
2022 70.34 67th 360 81.4%
2023 71.46 71st 360 80.3%
2024 67.04 98th 333 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 140th 338 58.6%
2019 58.15 157th 350 55.1%
2021 48.43 194th 358 45.8%
2022 49.08 195th 362 46.1%
2023 51.14 185th 352 47.4%
2024 36.78 226th 320 29.4%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 293 293
1990 213 89 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1991 242 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 237 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1993 227 95 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 184 94 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 210 71 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 210 71 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 214 63 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 194 68 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 192 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 167 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 189 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2002 193 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 193 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 177 61 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2005 177 58 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 170 43 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2007 171 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 194 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 180 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 189 40 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2011 185 42 0 1 0 0 10 0 238
2012 191 49 0 1 0 0 14 0 255
2013 198 52 2 1 0 0 13 0 266
2014 196 59 0 3 0 0 14 0 272
2015 184 47 1 3 0 0 16 0 251
2016 159 43 1 4 1 0 17 0 225
2017 157 41 0 4 0 0 16 0 218
2018 155 37 0 8 0 0 21 0 221
2019 165 34 0 6 0 0 23 0 228
2020 155 36 1 4 0 0 28 0 224
2021 150 25 0 0 0 0 27 0 202
2022 146 32 0 0 0 0 25 0 203
2023 149 35 0 0 0 0 20 0 204

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
1990 303 19.0 15.9 52.1
1991 328 19.0 17.2 48.8
1992 323 18.0 17.9 50.2
1993 324 15.0 21.6 47.8
1994 280 16.0 17.5 50.4
1995 285 15.0 19.0 46.7
1996 285 15.0 19.0 46.7
1997 281 15.0 18.7 47
1998 265 15.0 17.7 46.8
1999 268 14.0 19.1 62.7
2000 230 11.0 20.9 65.2
2001 249 13.0 19.2 58.6
2002 249 14.0 17.8 49.4
2003 249 14.0 17.8 49.4
2004 238 14.0 17.0 53.8
2005 235 14.4 16.3 55.7
2006 215 11.6 18.5 54.4
2007 200 11.4 17.5 49
2008 216 12.8 16.9 49.1
2009 215 12.0 17.9 49.3
2010 232 11.5 20.1 56.5
2011 238 12.9 18.3 58.4
2012 255 12.9 19.6 59.6
2013 266 13.8 19.2 62.4
2014 272 14.0 19.3 60.3
2015 251 15.0 16.7 55
2016 225 19.0 11.8 57.3
2017 218 14.3 15.1 61.5
2018 221 9.5 23.2 38.9
2019 228 11.4 19.8 43.4
2020 224 11.3 19.7 47.3
2021 202 9.5 21.2 47.5
2022 203 9.7 20.8 31.5
2023 204 10.8 18.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
1990 303 19.0 15.9 52.1
1991 328 19.0 17.2 48.8
1992 323 18.0 17.9 50.2
1993 324 15.0 21.6 47.8
1994 280 16.0 17.5 50.4
1995 285 15.0 19.0 46.7
1996 285 15.0 19.0 46.7
1997 281 15.0 18.7 47
1998 265 15.0 17.7 46.8
1999 268 14.0 19.1 62.7
2000 230 11.0 20.9 65.2
2001 249 13.0 19.2 58.6
2002 249 14.0 17.8 49.4
2003 249 14.0 17.8 49.4
2004 238 14.0 17.0 53.8
2005 235 14.4 16.3 55.7
2006 215 11.6 18.5 54.4
2007 200 11.4 17.5 49
2008 216 12.8 16.9 49.1
2009 215 12.0 17.9 49.3
2010 232 11.5 20.1 56.5
2011 238 12.9 18.3 58.4
2012 255 12.9 19.6 59.6
2013 266 13.8 19.2 62.4
2014 272 14.0 19.3 60.3
2015 251 15.0 16.7 55
2016 225 19.0 11.8 57.3
2017 218 14.3 15.1 61.5
2018 221 9.5 23.2 38.9
2019 228 11.4 19.8 43.4
2020 224 11.3 19.7 47.3
2021 202 9.5 21.2 47.5
2022 203 9.7 20.8 31.5
2023 204 10.8 18.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,952
2018 $9,871
2019 $9,764
2020 $9,597
2021 $11,476
2022 $12,505

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 465 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)6780
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)6966
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)6870
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7068
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
6th Grade Social Studies (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)7359
 14%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6148
 13%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5142
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)8570
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7763
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)7660
 16%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6457
 7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)6467
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Davis Parish)5753
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)7462
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Davis Parish)7359
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School)6857
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Davis Parish)6653
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228204
 10.5%
African American3435
 2.9%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic60
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White165149
 9.7%
Two or More Races2320
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.4%63.7%
 20.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Students who attend Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School usually go on to attend Welsh High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School.

Students at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School are 73% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School ranks 157th of 449 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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