Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Welty Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Joseph Welty Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Welty Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Joseph Welty Middle School?
656 students attend Joseph Welty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joseph Welty Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Welty Middle School?
Joseph Welty Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Welty Middle School offer ?
Joseph Welty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Welty Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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