Enrollment
63
Middle
DISTRICT 99 · STATE 388
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WELCH·NCES 403219001782
Welch Middle School
707 S Curtis St, Welch, OK 74369 · (918) 788-3129 · Craig County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL63 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 15.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
44 students
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 27 | 43% |
| Grade 7 | 15 | 24% |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 33% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Welch Middle School→Welch High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within WELCH. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Welch Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Middle School this school | 63 | 69.8% | N/A |
| Liberty Middle School Mounds | 82 | 70.7% | N/A |
| Wallace Byrd Middle School Coalgate | 87 | 66.7% | N/A |
| Arkoma Middle School Arkoma | 68 | 76.5% | 0.0% |
| Weleetka Junior High School Weleetka | 79 | 73.4% | N/A |
| Woodland Upper Elementary School Fairfax | 99 | 68.7% | 28.4% |
Matched among Oklahoma middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Welch Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 63 | #337 of 356 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
63
+7 (+13%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 78
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 11.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 63 | 4.5 | 14.0:1 | 70% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 4.5 | 12.4:1 | 70% (39) |
| 2022-23 | 63 | 4.6 | 13.6:1 | 73% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 5 | 11.2:1 | 57% (32) |
| 2017-18 | 73 | 5.8 | 12.6:1 | 48% (35) |
| 2015-16 | 64 | 5 | 12.8:1 | 47% (30) |
| 2010-11 | 49 | 5 | 9.8:1 | 55% (27) |
| 2000-01 | 77 | 5 | 15.4:1 | 51% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 78 | 6 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Welch Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (73 to 63); teachers down 22% (5.8 to 4.5).
About Welch Middle School
Welch Middle School operates as a very small middle-grades school in Welch, Oklahoma. In all, 63 students attend the school in grades 6 through 8. It has 84% fewer students than the average for middle schools in Oklahoma (about 388).
The district, WELCH, has 297 students enrolled across 3 schools.
Of every 100 students at Welch Middle School, about 48 are White, the largest group. The remaining students are 40% Native American, 8% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. Census figures show Craig County is about 62% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 61, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 4.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Welch Middle School, giving a ratio of 14.0:1. The school's 14.0:1 compares with an average of 15.7:1 for middle schools in Oklahoma. By family income, 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Craig County average a similar 70%.
American Community Survey estimates for Craig County show that median household income comes to about $51,922, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Craig County counts 13 public schools with about 2,365 students.
Welch Elementary School sits less than a tenth of a mile from Welch Middle School. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
Welch Middle School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 7 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. The ratio was 11.2:1 in 2020-21 and 14.0:1 in 2024-25.
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Craig County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,302
Census ACS
Median income
$51,922
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,365 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WELCH
- Welch Elementary SchoolElementary · 135 students
- Welch High SchoolHigh · 99 students
Other schools in Welch
- Welch Elementary SchoolElementary · 135 students
- Welch High SchoolHigh · 99 students
Other Welch Middle schools
One other US public school is named Welch Middle. Welch Middle School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Welch Middle SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 547 students
Nearby schools
- Welch Elementary School0.0 mi · 135
- Welch High School0.0 mi · 99
- Bluejacket Elementary School4.9 mi · 93
- Bluejacket High School4.9 mi · 57
- Bluejacket Middle School4.9 mi · 47
- Chetopa High11.6 mi · 73
Frequently asked questions
About Welch Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Welch Middle School?
Welch Middle School enrolls approximately 63 students in grades 06-08.
Is Welch Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Welch Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at Welch Middle School?
Approximately 14.0:1 students per teacher at Welch Middle School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Welch Middle School?
At Welch Middle School, the student body is approximately 48% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Welch Middle School in?
Welch Middle School is part of WELCH.
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