Summary:
The Lockwood Middle School is the sole public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Lockwood R-I school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 51 students, the school is ranked 322 out of 438 Missouri middle schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the Lockwood R-I district is ranked 280 out of 367 districts in the state and also holds a 1-star rating.
Lockwood Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the MAP assessments falling well below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For instance, in 7th grade math, the school's proficiency rate is 22.6% compared to the state average of 43.2%. Moreover, the school's performance appears to be declining over time, with proficiency rates dropping from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 in both math and English language arts. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2%, which likely contributes to the low academic achievement.
Socioeconomic factors may also be impacting student success at Lockwood Middle School, as the school has a high percentage of students (58.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. While the school's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $13,671, which is higher than the state average, this does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 could be an asset if leveraged effectively, but the combination of low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggests that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address these issues and improve student success.
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