Lockhart Independent School District (Isd)

The Lockhart Independent School District (Isd) serves approximately 5,928 students across 8 schools—5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools—in a Texas community where a high percentage of students (averaging 76.2%) are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges.

The district’s strongest schools are its elementary campuses. Clear Fork Elementary stands out as the top performer, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 66th percentile, with notably high proficiency in 4th and 5th grade Reading (65.67% and 76.27%) and Math (55.22% and 55.93%)—well above district and state averages. Plum Creek Elementary is also a consistent 3-star school, leading the district in 3rd and 4th grade Reading and 3rd grade Math, despite having a higher poverty rate (85.63%). In contrast, Navarro Elementary and Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary show a significant gap between English and Spanish STAAR test scores, suggesting their Spanish-language programs may need improvement. At the secondary level, Lockhart J H has a remarkable strength in Algebra I, with 89.7% of 8th graders proficient in 2025-2026, even as its overall math scores for 7th grade are very low (6.55% proficient). Lockhart High School has a graduation rate of 86.3%, while Lockhart Pride High School faces severe challenges with a 0-star rating, a 13.6% dropout rate, and critically low test scores (e.g., 3.45% proficient in English I Reading).

A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better results: Lockhart Pride High School spends the most per student ($12,454) but has the worst outcomes, while Lockhart J H spends the least ($8,701) yet excels in Algebra I. Overall, the district ranks 620th out of 951 in Texas (35th percentile, 2 stars), with elementary schools outperforming middle and high schools, indicating a potential “leaky pipeline” where early academic gains are not sustained. Parents should note that Bluebonnet Elementary and other campuses offer varied performance, making school-by-school comparison essential.