Joseph Welty Middle School

Joseph Welty Middle School is a moderately sized junior high in New Philadelphia, Ohio, one of the schools within New Philadelphia City. The school serves 668 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 39% larger than typical.

New Philadelphia City comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 2,826 students; Joseph Welty Middle School is among them.

Demographically, Joseph Welty Middle School shows that the largest single group is White, at 79% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 18% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 94%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Joseph Welty Middle School has 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 18.6:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Tuscarawas County put the typical household earns roughly $65,044 per year, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Tuscarawas County's 44 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,660 students), Joseph Welty Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is New Philadelphia High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Joseph Welty Middle School.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Joseph Welty Middle School's enrollment has edged down 4% since 2018, when it stood at 698 (now 668). The Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 10% to 18% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.