Lockney J H, Lockney TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lockney J H

Lockney Junior High serves the middle grades in a small rural school serving a student body drawn primarily from farming communities on the Texas High Plains. The school enrollment is small, with roughly equal distribution across sixth through eighth grade. About three-quarters of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller white enrollment and very limited racial diversity overall.

State test results for 2024-25 show weak to moderate proficiency across subjects. In mathematics, sixth grade proficiency sits at a low level, seventh grade substantially lower, but eighth grade improves to a moderate level. English language arts follows a similar pattern: sixth and seventh grades show proficiency below the lower end of the range, while eighth grade reaches a moderate level. Science proficiency in eighth grade, the only grade tested, is also low. Social studies proficiency for eighth grade is particularly low. The data reflects uneven performance by grade, with eighth graders performing better than younger students in most areas. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the two districts in Floyd County.

Participation rate data was not available, so it is unclear whether these proficiency figures represent the full tested population or whether testing gaps affected the results. The school has not reported separate results by demographic subgroups, and information on English learners and students receiving special education services was not available. A parent may want to reach out to the school directly to understand how students of different backgrounds and needs are being supported and tracked.

The town of Lockney itself is small, rural, and agriculture-based, with a declining population over the past several years. Employment in the area has also fallen. Housing values are modest relative to state and national benchmarks. The community is car-dependent, with limited walkability or public transit. A downtown exists but the proximity of the school to civic or commercial centers is not documented. These conditions suggest a tight-knit but economically constrained community where the school is likely a central institution.

No recent changes to district policy, curriculum, or operations were identified in available sources. Information on course offerings, special programs, staff resources, or student discipline was not provided. A prospective parent seeking to understand how the school approaches remediation, enrichment, or support services should contact the school or district directly.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 637%

School 37% · District 37%

▲ 3 pts above state median

Grade 719%

School 19% · District 19%

▼ 8 pts below state median

Grade 856%

School 56% · District 56%

▲ 14 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 637%

School 37% · District 37%

▼ 15 pts below state median

Grade 726%

School 26% · District 26%

▼ 23 pts below state median

Grade 854%

School 54% · District 54%

▼ 1 pts below state median

Science

Grade 837%

School 37% · District 37%

▼ 5 pts below state median

Social studies

Grade 819%

School 19% · District 19%

▼ 5 pts below state median

This schoolLOCKNEY ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income36%Higher-income40%4 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income24%Higher-income30%6 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income44%Higher-income75%31 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income36%Higher-income40%4 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income18%Higher-income20%2 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income39%Higher-income88%49 pp gap