Photo: Slamslam102 · CC BY-SA 3.0Lockeford’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
26% of students in Lockeford’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lockeford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lockeford’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 577 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lockeford’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,435 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Lockeford’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lockeford, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lockeford
Lockeford Elementary
Grades K–8 · 541 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Lockeford’s public schools are run by Lodi Unified School District, which also serves Lodi and Stockton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Lockeford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Lockeford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lockeford | B− | Lodi Unified |
Every school in Lockeford
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Lockeford’s schools
Are Lockeford’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Lockeford children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #527 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lockeford in?
Lodi Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 27,047 students in 46 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lockeford kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Tokay High, Lodi High, Bear Creek High, Ronald E. McNair High and Middle College High.
What is Lockeford’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Lodi Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Lockeford spend per student?
$18,435 in Lodi Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lockeford families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.