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Welch Middle

11544 S GESSNER, HOUSTON, TX, 77071

Ranked 1190 of 1364 in Texas

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About Welch Middle

Welch Middle School is located at 11544 S Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77071. The campus serves students in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is reported at about 547 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 16:1. The student population includes roughly 55% male and 45% female students. According to state assessment data, about 14% of students score at or above the proficient level in mathematics, while approximately 33% reach proficiency in reading on Texas state assessments. The school operates as a public middle school within the Houston Independent School District and provides a middle-grade curriculum that includes core academic subjects together with electives such as fine arts, athletics, and technology programs. Public schools in this section of southwest Houston function within a large urban education system connecting neighborhood elementary campuses with middle and high school programs across nearby communities. Homes in neighborhoods near the South Gessner Road corridor commonly list for near $290,000 depending on property size and location. Classroom learning at the campus follows curriculum patterns and instructional routines similar to those seen across many top middle schools in Texas.

Welch Middle Contact Information

Address

11544 S GESSNER, HOUSTON, TX, 77071

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Phone

(713) 778-3300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 33% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
547
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1190 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Welch Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.19%
Asian 9.32%
Hispanic 55.94%
Black 31.44%
Two+ Races 0.91%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
2.19%
Asian
9.32%
Hispanic
55.94%
Black
31.44%
Two+ Races
0.91%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 547
45.34%
248 Female
54.66%
299 Male

Student Population

547 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

547 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Welch Middle will observe Spring Break from March 16 through March 20, 2026. The closure applies to all scheduled instructional days during that week. The break is included in the school’s academic calendar for the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. What distinguishes Welch Middle in Houston academically?

Ans. Welch Middle serves students within Houston Independent School District and emphasizes strong reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.

Q2. What extracurricular opportunities are offered at Welch Middle?

Ans. Students may participate in athletics teams that compete in district middle school sports.

Q3. How are campus reminders shared with families at Welch Middle?

Ans. Automated calls and email alerts provide updates about school announcements and attendance.

Q4. What activities allow Welch Middle students to demonstrate academic skills?

Ans. Academic contest teams allow students to compete in subject-based competitions.

Q5. What experiences highlight student creativity at Welch Middle?

Ans. Performing arts programs present concerts and stage productions during the school year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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