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Goldthwaite Middle School vs. Lockhart J High School

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School Overview

School
Goldthwaite Middle School
1507 Trent St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Lockhart J High School
500 City Line Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Goldthwaite Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 118 students in grades 6-8, Goldthwaite Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,432 students in grades 6-8, Lockhart J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
118 students
1,432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Goldthwaite Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lockhart J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Goldthwaite Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lockhart J High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
79 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Goldthwaite Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lockhart J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Goldthwaite Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lockhart J High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lockhart Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#792 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#6721 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Goldthwaite Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lockhart J High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldthwaite Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldthwaite Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Goldthwaite Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Goldthwaite Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lockhart J High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
42
487
Grade 7 Students
35
483
Grade 8 Students
41
462

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Goldthwaite Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lockhart J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lockhart Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Goldthwaite Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lockhart J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lockhart Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Goldthwaite Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lockhart J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lockhart Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Goldthwaite Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lockhart J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lockhart Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Goldthwaite Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lockhart J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lockhart Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Goldthwaite Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lockhart J High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Goldthwaite Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lockhart J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Goldthwaite Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Goldthwaite Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lockhart J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lockhart Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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