Below Average
#1147 of 1,288 schools in LA
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
Middle School · Jefferson Davis Parish · Roanoke, LA
A Jefferson Davis Parish middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8150 West Highway 90, Roanoke, LA 70581
- Math 33% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Welsh-roanoke Junior High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Welsh-roanoke Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average396/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$200,800
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Jefferson Davis Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 609 | Compare → |
| Lacassine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson Davis Parish
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School is listed in Jefferson Davis Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School is a public middle school in Roanoke, LA, part of Jefferson Davis Parish, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welsh-roanoke Junior High School
What grades does Welsh-roanoke Junior High School serve?
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Welsh-roanoke Junior High School?
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welsh-roanoke Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welsh-roanoke Junior High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welsh-roanoke Junior High School rank in LA?
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School ranks #1,147 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Welsh-roanoke Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Welsh-roanoke Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Welsh-roanoke Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welsh-roanoke Junior High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Welsh-roanoke Junior High School a charter school?
No, Welsh-roanoke Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welsh-roanoke Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Welsh-roanoke Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welsh-roanoke Junior High School?
55.5% of students at Welsh-roanoke Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (337) 753-2317
- Area population (ZIP 70581)
- 1,317
- Area median age
- 34.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70581; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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