Joseph Welty Middle School

Summary:

Joseph Welty Middle School is a public middle school located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, serving 651 students in grades 6-8 as part of the New Philadelphia City school district. The school consistently performs above the state average on Ohio State Tests, with strong academic achievement across various subjects and grade levels.

Joseph Welty Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates, which exceed the New Philadelphia City district and the state of Ohio in many areas. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.1% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 74.3% for the district and 46.3% for the state. The school also excels in Algebra I, with 100% of students proficient or better in the end-of-course exam, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This strong academic performance has earned the school a consistent statewide ranking in the top half of Ohio middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

While Joseph Welty Middle School's academic achievements are impressive, the school has faced some challenges, such as rising chronic absenteeism rates, which increased from 11.6% in 2019-2020 to 22.1% in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby middle schools, Joseph Welty Middle School generally outperforms its counterparts, such as Tuscarawas Middle School in the Indian Valley Local district. However, some nearby schools, like Wise Elementary School in the East Holmes Local district, also demonstrate strong academic performance that rivals or exceeds that of Joseph Welty Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 315 4th St NW
       New Philadelphia, OH  44663-1919


(330) 364-0645

District: New Philadelphia City

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,647 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Joseph Welty Middle School ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph Welty Middle School is 18.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph Welty Middle School is $9,647.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph Welty Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Welty Middle School 249th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Joseph Welty Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joseph Welty Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.58 131st 400 67.3%
2005 66.39 245th 692 64.6%
2006 72.99 200th 732 72.7%
2007 73.72 231st 837 72.4%
2008 72.31 247th 835 70.4%
2009 72.76 256th 858 70.2%
2010 70.97 313th 895 65.0%
2011 72.84 276th 925 70.2%
2012 72.73 295th 989 70.2%
2013 69.16 391st 1001 60.9%
2014 62.88 497th 1008 50.7%
2015 53.13 567th 1035 45.2%
2016 73.67 266th 1050 74.7%
2017 70.02 329th 1038 68.3%
2018 65.82 382nd 1010 62.2%
2019 66.98 381st 1050 63.7%
2021 79.61 184th 1037 82.3%
2022 75.60 243rd 1017 76.1%
2023 70.00 320th 1048 69.5%
2024 75.59 249th 1046 76.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 65th 107 39.3%
2019 55.11 52nd 127 59.1%
2021 68.78 33rd 134 75.4%
2022 51.75 45th 110 59.1%
2023 34.97 73rd 113 35.4%
2024 47.92 57th 123 53.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.17 427th 590 27.6%
2024 38.52 324th 563 42.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 352nd 924 61.9%
2019 61.78 382nd 945 59.6%
2021 73.01 203rd 923 78.0%
2022 68.24 247th 947 73.9%
2023 58.73 414th 974 57.5%
2024 72.72 232nd 989 76.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.73 7th 17 58.8%
2024 68.47 4th 11 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 411th 897 54.2%
2019 70.67 299th 917 67.4%
2021 80.55 142nd 910 84.4%
2022 73.99 233rd 925 74.8%
2023 69.02 294th 943 68.8%
2024 77.12 202nd 942 78.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.91 290th 643 54.9%
2019 40.99 384th 658 41.6%
2021 52.36 205th 576 64.4%
2022 41.45 306th 565 45.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 361st 521 30.7%
2019 37.28 135th 164 17.7%
2023 73.84 5th 173 97.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.80 335th 916 63.4%
2019 59.19 424th 933 54.6%
2021 74.84 215th 924 76.7%
2022 73.46 226th 946 76.1%
2023 67.10 320th 963 66.8%
2024 70.89 268th 958 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 154th 192 19.8%
2019 43.39 126th 222 43.2%
2021 60.94 81st 228 64.5%
2022 49.08 121st 247 51.0%
2023 35.24 167th 249 32.9%
2024 43.01 134th 239 43.9%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph Welty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 356th 781 54.4%
2019 57.53 360th 796 54.8%
2021 77.43 158th 781 79.8%
2022 71.81 208th 809 74.3%
2023 65.77 277th 805 65.6%
2024 72.26 207th 795 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, December 27, 2019

Open Quote This is a great school. I strongly recommend it to anyone. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Open Quote This school has major bullying issues that the school officials chose to ignore. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joseph Welty Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 517 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 501 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 524 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1991 498 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 539 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 561 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1994 602 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 797 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1996 797 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1997 765 12 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 780 14 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1999 742 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 758
2000 722 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2001 711 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 669 6 3 11 1 n/a n/a 17 707
2003 669 6 3 11 1 n/a n/a 17 707
2004 697 7 2 7 2 n/a n/a 16 731
2005 703 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 14 727
2006 690 6 2 2 2 n/a n/a 20 722
2007 700 6 2 4 1 n/a n/a 23 736
2008 674 7 2 8 0 n/a n/a 24 715
2009 639 11 0 11 1 n/a n/a 19 681
2010 643 8 3 11 1 n/a n/a 16 682
2011 626 6 5 12 1 0 20 0 670
2012 595 4 6 23 0 0 21 0 649
2013 584 5 4 29 0 0 23 0 645
2014 611 3 4 36 0 0 22 0 676
2015 626 5 6 38 0 0 25 0 700
2016 598 5 8 46 0 0 28 0 685
2017 606 7 6 47 0 1 23 0 690
2018 596 9 5 67 1 2 18 0 698
2019 587 10 3 84 0 2 18 0 704
2020 574 11 3 112 0 1 18 0 719
2021 527 7 2 101 0 0 14 0 651
2022 545 5 1 109 0 0 15 0 675
2023 533 4 3 96 0 0 15 0 651
2024 540 2 1 100 0 0 13 0 656

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 Joseph Welty Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 28.0 18.7 0
1989 509 27.0 18.8 n/a
1990 533 27.8 19.1 n/a
1991 502 31.0 16.1 n/a
1992 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1993 563 32.0 17.6 0
1994 612 36.0 17.0 0
1995 809 48.0 16.9 11.1
1996 809 48.0 16.9 11.1
1997 781 48.0 16.3 10.6
1998 801 47.0 17.0 10.2
1999 758 47.8 15.9 12.8
2000 735 48.8 15.1 14.7
2001 722 50.0 14.4 16.8
2002 707 53.0 13.3 18.4
2003 707 53.0 13.3 18.4
2004 731 50.0 14.6 21.3
2005 727 49.0 14.8 23.7
2006 722 47.0 15.4 23.9
2007 736 53.0 13.9 29.2
2008 715 45.6 15.7 n/a
2009 681 42.7 15.9 37.6
2010 682 43.5 15.6 42.8
2011 670 42.6 15.7 41.9
2012 649 44.7 14.5 43.6
2013 645 39.9 16.1 41.2
2014 676 45.6 14.8 39.3
2015 700 n/a n/a 39.4
2016 685 45.0 15.2 38.2
2017 690 41.0 16.8 43.2
2018 698 38.0 18.3 41.4
2019 704 38.0 18.5 44.5
2020 719 37.0 19.4 43.4
2021 651 36.0 18.0 n/a
2022 675 37.0 18.2 n/a
2023 651 36.8 17.6 40.6
2024 656 36.0 18.2 55.6

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 Joseph Welty Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 28.0 18.7 0
1989 509 27.0 18.8 n/a
1990 533 27.8 19.1 n/a
1991 502 31.0 16.1 n/a
1992 540 30.0 18.0 n/a
1993 563 32.0 17.6 0
1994 612 36.0 17.0 0
1995 809 48.0 16.9 11.1
1996 809 48.0 16.9 11.1
1997 781 48.0 16.3 10.6
1998 801 47.0 17.0 10.2
1999 758 47.8 15.9 12.8
2000 735 48.8 15.1 14.7
2001 722 50.0 14.4 16.8
2002 707 53.0 13.3 18.4
2003 707 53.0 13.3 18.4
2004 731 50.0 14.6 21.3
2005 727 49.0 14.8 23.7
2006 722 47.0 15.4 23.9
2007 736 53.0 13.9 29.2
2008 715 45.6 15.7 n/a
2009 681 42.7 15.9 37.6
2010 682 43.5 15.6 42.8
2011 670 42.6 15.7 41.9
2012 649 44.7 14.5 43.6
2013 645 39.9 16.1 41.2
2014 676 45.6 14.8 39.3
2015 700 n/a n/a 39.4
2016 685 45.0 15.2 38.2
2017 690 41.0 16.8 43.2
2018 698 38.0 18.3 41.4
2019 704 38.0 18.5 44.5
2020 719 37.0 19.4 43.4
2021 651 36.0 18.0 n/a
2022 675 37.0 18.2 n/a
2023 651 36.8 17.6 40.6
2024 656 36.0 18.2 55.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph Welty Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,756
2022 $9,095
2023 $9,156
2024 $9,647

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph Welty Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 320th of 1048 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Welty Middle School)64.160.7
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Philadelphia City)64.157.3
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Welty Middle School)60.865.7
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Philadelphia City)60.863.7
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Welty Middle School)71.154.8
 16.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Philadelphia City)71.151.3
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Welty Middle School)78.967.3
 11.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Philadelphia City)78.967
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Joseph Welty Middle School)67.671.2
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (New Philadelphia City)67.670
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Welty Middle School)60.665.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Philadelphia City)60.663.5
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Welty Middle School)60.561
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Philadelphia City)60.559.4
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Joseph Welty Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New Philadelphia City)61.366.2
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704651
 7.5%
African American104
 60%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic8496
 14.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White587533
 9.2%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%40.6%
 3.9%


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Joseph Welty Middle School ranks 249th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Joseph Welty Middle School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 656 students attended Joseph Welty Middle School.


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