Summary:
In zip code 79241, there is only one elementary school, Lockney Elementary, which serves grades PK through 5 in the Lockney Independent School District (Isd) and has a total enrollment of 170 students.
Lockney Elementary is a standout for its consistently low academic performance, ranking in the 1st percentile statewide in the 2025-2026 school year, which places it among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 81.18% receiving free or reduced lunch. Despite a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.2 and per-student spending of $12,270, the academic outcomes are poor. For the 2025-2026 school year, STAAR proficiency rates in reading and mathematics were significantly below state averages, with 3rd grade reading at 32% and 5th grade math at just 3.85%.
An interesting finding is the dramatic decline in proficiency as students progress from 3rd to 5th grade, particularly in mathematics, where 5th grade proficiency dropped to 3.85% from 20% in 3rd grade. However, in the 2024-2025 school year, 5th grade math proficiency spiked to 52.17%, outperforming the state average, which highlights the volatility of scores in a small school. The high spending and low results suggest that the school faces challenges beyond financial resources, likely tied to the high poverty rate. Overall, Lockney Elementary struggles to overcome significant socioeconomic barriers, making it a school where parents should closely monitor academic progress and seek additional support for their children.
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