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#81 of 603 schools in MT

Top 13% in state

Lockwood Intermediate

Elementary School · Lockwood K-12 · Lockwood, MT

A Lockwood K-12 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1932 US Highway 87 E., Lockwood, MT 59101

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$11,727
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Lockwood Intermediate score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 33% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lockwood Intermediate 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bench SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–52.2 mi314Compare →
Beartooth SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–52.5 mi352Compare →
Bitterroot SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–52.8 mi289Compare →
Alkali Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–53.5 mi321Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lockwood K-12

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 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 Intermediate is listed in Lockwood K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lockwood Intermediate

Lockwood Intermediate is a public elementary school in Lockwood, MT, part of Lockwood K-12, serving approximately 339 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lockwood Intermediate

What grades does Lockwood Intermediate serve?

Lockwood Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Lockwood Intermediate?

Lockwood Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Intermediate is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lockwood Intermediate rank in MT?

Lockwood Intermediate ranks #81 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Lockwood Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Lockwood Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lockwood Intermediate has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Lockwood Intermediate a charter school?

No, Lockwood Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lockwood Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Lockwood Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lockwood Intermediate?

58.4% of students at Lockwood Intermediate 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Yellowstone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
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.
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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