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#581 of 603 schools in MT
Lockwood High School
High School · Lockwood K-12 · Lockwood, MT
A Lockwood K-12 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1932 US Highway 87 E., Lockwood, MT 59101
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lockwood High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lockwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,165
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Billings SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,675 | Compare → |
| Skyview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lockwood K-12
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lockwood High School is listed in Lockwood K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lockwood High School
Lockwood High School is a public high school in Lockwood, MT, part of Lockwood K-12, serving approximately 556 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lockwood High School
What grades does Lockwood High School serve?
Lockwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lockwood High School?
Lockwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lockwood High School rank in MT?
Lockwood High School ranks #581 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Lockwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lockwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lockwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockwood High School has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lockwood High School a charter school?
No, Lockwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lockwood High School a Title I school?
No, Lockwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lockwood High School?
51.4% of students at Lockwood High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yellowstone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (406) 252-6022
- Area population (ZIP 59101)
- 41,797
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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