Top Rankings
Lockwood K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,718 students in Lockwood K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lockwood K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,718 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lockwood K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#283 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.39
# American Indian Students
119 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
10%
# Asian Students
7 Students
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,314 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
77%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
162
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
126
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,576 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,406
$15,183
Spending / Student
$15,576
$15,271
Best Lockwood K-12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87 E.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-3239
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 248-3239
Grades: 3-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Lockwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Highway 87
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 259-0154
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Lockwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1932 Us Hwy 87 E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-6022
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Primary
Magnet School
1932 Us Highway 87 E.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-2776
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-2776
Grades: PK-2
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lockwood K-12 School District?
Lockwood K-12 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,718 students.
What is the rank of Lockwood K-12 School District?
Lockwood K-12 School District is ranked #290 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lockwood K-12 School District?
77% of Lockwood K-12 School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lockwood K-12 School District?
Lockwood K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lockwood K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,576 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 64% over four school years.
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