Lockwood R-I

The Lockwood R-I school district in Missouri operates three schools: Lockwood Elementary, Lockwood High, and Lockwood Middle School. The district is ranked 280 out of 367 in Missouri and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lockwood Elementary stands out as the strongest performing school in the district, with high 3rd grade math proficiency rates and a low student-teacher ratio. However, it also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges. In contrast, Lockwood High and Lockwood Middle School struggle with lower proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to state averages, suggesting a need for improvement in academic performance.

The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2% is a concern and may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the significant differences in spending per student between the schools, with Lockwood High spending $4,545 more per student than Lockwood Elementary, raise questions about resource allocation and equity within the district. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, especially at Lockwood Elementary (54.55%) and Lockwood Middle School (58.82%), indicate that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may require additional support and resources.