Lockhart Middle

Summary:

Lockhart Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, Florida, serving 790 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Lockhart Middle stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (62.03%) compared to nearby schools like Orlando Gifted Academy and Maitland Middle. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 58.2% in the 2022-2023 school year. Academically, Lockhart Middle's test scores lag behind the Orange County and Florida state averages, with only 32% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. Additionally, 75.95% of Lockhart Middle's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Compared to nearby schools, Lockhart Middle's performance is consistently lower. For example, Orlando Gifted Academy and Maitland Middle have much higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Lockhart Middle has also consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Florida middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the underlying issues of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Lockhart Middle.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3411 Doctor Love Rd
       Orlando, FL  32810


(407) 296-5120

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1006th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,998 Help


Feeder schools for Lockhart Middle:

Elementary:    Lake Weston Elementary
    Lockhart Elementary
    Riverside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.0%
Hispanic:
22.4%
White:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Lockhart Middle ranks worse than 84.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 37th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62%), Hispanic (22.4%), White (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lockhart Middle is 21.3. 32 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lockhart Middle employs 37 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lockhart Middle is $9,998, which is the 14th highest among 42 middle schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lockhart Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lockhart Middle 1006th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lockhart Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lockhart Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.77 386th 593 34.9%
2005 42.96 373rd 602 38.0%
2006 42.16 418th 675 38.1%
2007 46.15 425th 736 42.3%
2008 37.31 505th 740 31.8%
2009 29.83 573rd 780 26.5%
2010 26.88 641st 839 23.6%
2011 28.76 668th 891 25.0%
2012 25.53 678th 897 24.4%
2013 30.36 681st 956 28.8%
2014 30.36 708th 999 29.1%
2016 22.39 793rd 997 20.5%
2017 20.01 845th 1031 18.0%
2018 25.87 781st 1035 24.5%
2019 17.64 939th 1099 14.6%
2021 21.35 918th 1136 19.2%
2022 22.41 924th 1148 19.5%
2023 18.37 997th 1177 15.3%
2024 19.37 1006th 1196 15.9%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Open Quote This is a great school, with great staff and principal. School Grades the State of FL gives out, does not give this school justice. State Grades are based on 1 day out of the whole school year. LMS is doing their best with what they are given. This is an "A" school, by far! More Parent Involvement is needed to make LMS more successful! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Open Quote Great staff and teachers! Principal, staff and teachers really cares about their students. State grade is based on one day results, not school year as a whole and does not reflect teacher dedication. State School grades are not accurate, look into this school for yourself. This is a smaller size school, so it is more homely and parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged. LMS have helped my student excel and graduate out from having an IEP and now has the skills to be very successful in school. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, December 13, 2012

Open Quote I enrolled my daughter in Lockhart Middle after a very bad experience with her attending Robinswood Middle and I was very impressed with the staff I met in the main and Attendance offices. I also felt safe and could breathe easily while I watched the students change classes and interact with each other while I waited in the office lobby. It was a very comfortable, yet disciplined, atmosphere and I could tell the students liked their school. I've done research and have asked many questions about this school's resources, rankings, activities, teachers, etc. and cannot find a negative in any area; I toured the library, cafeteria and hallways (on my own) and it was kept clean and equipped with the latest of everything - computers, books. My daughter is very happy there - she previously attended Lake Sybelia, which is where most of Lockhart's 6th graders graduate to, and it goes without saying that Lockhart is one of Orange County's premier schools - very caring staff and teachers are outstanding! I almost wished my daughter could have stayed there one more year! But it's important that ALL parents take the time to inspect their child's school, ask questions and stay informed. Instead of just sending them to the bus stop, stop by unexpectedly and observe. Our children depend on us to make sure they are safe, protected and are getting the best education; not only that, but we are leaving them in the care of adults who are not related to them but are like interim parents. So I can honestly I am very happy with Lockhart and the education my child is receiving there. I've also had conversations via phone and email with several of her teachers and I am still impressed! There's nothing better than knowing there are teachers who genuinely care about your child's success. I love Lockhart. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lockhart Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 152 5 34 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1989 711 197 9 46 4 n/a n/a 0 967
1990 720 190 8 59 2 n/a n/a 0 979
1991 760 233 15 80 3 n/a n/a 0 1091
1992 724 256 23 97 4 n/a n/a 0 1104
1993 575 257 29 83 1 n/a n/a 0 945
1994 560 267 21 80 0 n/a n/a 0 928
1995 572 297 16 75 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1996 572 297 16 75 0 n/a n/a 0 960
1997 577 285 21 86 1 n/a n/a 0 970
1998 527 352 22 121 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
1999 517 389 31 136 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
2000 537 433 26 162 1 n/a n/a 0 1159
2001 550 507 23 167 1 n/a n/a 0 1248
2002 472 564 25 171 2 n/a n/a 0 1234
2003 472 564 25 171 2 n/a n/a 0 1234
2004 384 529 22 136 3 n/a n/a 0 1074
2005 381 521 31 142 4 n/a n/a 0 1079
2006 317 453 28 132 3 n/a n/a 0 933
2007 284 488 24 156 4 n/a n/a 25 981
2008 275 441 20 163 4 n/a n/a 33 936
2009 254 446 20 150 4 n/a n/a 35 909
2010 234 372 19 147 4 n/a n/a 28 804
2011 218 389 20 150 1 0 27 0 805
2012 202 367 19 176 2 1 32 0 799
2013 153 399 18 155 3 0 36 0 764
2014 144 430 16 181 5 0 34 0 810
2015 140 446 14 178 2 0 34 0 814
2016 118 433 11 195 1 1 17 0 776
2017 115 464 12 197 1 1 15 0 805
2018 102 516 8 209 3 0 16 0 854
2019 92 525 10 218 2 0 18 0 865
2020 119 526 8 250 1 0 14 0 918
2021 93 492 11 229 0 2 13 0 840
2022 95 495 12 216 0 1 15 0 834
2023 91 490 12 177 1 1 18 0 790

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lockhart Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 49.0 17.7 26.7
1989 967 50.0 19.3 32.3
1990 979 58.0 16.8 25.6
1991 1091 65.0 16.7 34.2
1992 1104 59.0 18.7 0.9
1993 945 45.0 21.0 9
1994 928 47.0 19.7 17.1
1995 960 48.0 20.0 39.7
1996 960 48.0 20.0 39.7
1997 970 49.0 19.8 37.4
1998 1022 54.0 18.9 38
1999 1074 59.0 18.2 53.8
2000 1159 63.0 18.4 55.7
2001 1248 67.0 18.6 56.8
2002 1234 70.0 17.6 49.5
2003 1234 70.0 17.6 49.5
2004 1074 57.0 18.8 53.6
2005 1079 58.0 18.6 52.7
2006 933 57.0 16.4 56.4
2007 981 56.0 17.5 59.6
2008 936 52.0 18.0 62.5
2009 909 47.1 19.8 60.2
2010 804 45.0 17.8 71.1
2011 805 47.0 17.1 77.3
2012 799 45.0 17.7 75.6
2013 764 44.0 17.3 88.7
2014 810 42.0 19.2 99.6
2015 814 44.0 18.5 99.6
2016 776 44.0 17.6 99.6
2017 805 44.0 18.2 93.4
2018 854 53.0 16.1 72.4
2019 865 48.0 18.0 68.4
2020 918 50.0 18.3 92.9
2021 840 43.0 19.5 68.7
2022 834 43.0 19.3 71.7
2023 790 37.0 21.3 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lockhart Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 868 49.0 17.7 26.7
1989 967 50.0 19.3 32.3
1990 979 58.0 16.8 25.6
1991 1091 65.0 16.7 34.2
1992 1104 59.0 18.7 0.9
1993 945 45.0 21.0 9
1994 928 47.0 19.7 17.1
1995 960 48.0 20.0 39.7
1996 960 48.0 20.0 39.7
1997 970 49.0 19.8 37.4
1998 1022 54.0 18.9 38
1999 1074 59.0 18.2 53.8
2000 1159 63.0 18.4 55.7
2001 1248 67.0 18.6 56.8
2002 1234 70.0 17.6 49.5
2003 1234 70.0 17.6 49.5
2004 1074 57.0 18.8 53.6
2005 1079 58.0 18.6 52.7
2006 933 57.0 16.4 56.4
2007 981 56.0 17.5 59.6
2008 936 52.0 18.0 62.5
2009 909 47.1 19.8 60.2
2010 804 45.0 17.8 71.1
2011 805 47.0 17.1 77.3
2012 799 45.0 17.7 75.6
2013 764 44.0 17.3 88.7
2014 810 42.0 19.2 99.6
2015 814 44.0 18.5 99.6
2016 776 44.0 17.6 99.6
2017 805 44.0 18.2 93.4
2018 854 53.0 16.1 72.4
2019 865 48.0 18.0 68.4
2020 918 50.0 18.3 92.9
2021 840 43.0 19.5 68.7
2022 834 43.0 19.3 71.7
2023 790 37.0 21.3 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lockhart Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $902 (10.5%) $7,671 (89.5%) $8,573
2019 $1,083 (13.2%) $7,114 (86.8%) $8,197
2020 $1,203 (13.9%) $7,466 (86.1%) $8,669
2021 $1,660 (18.2%) $7,447 (81.8%) $9,107
2022 $2,164 (21.5%) $7,893 (78.5%) $10,057
2023 $1,834 (18.3%) $8,164 (81.7%) $9,998

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lockhart Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 939th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 997th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Middle)3326
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5252
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Middle)2123
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4347
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Middle)2933
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)4846
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Middle)2425
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lockhart Middle)4032
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lockhart Middle)3439
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lockhart Middle)3032
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Lockhart Middle)5726
 31%
   End of Course Civics (Orange)6661
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lockhart Middle)7990
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Lockhart Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students865790
 8.7%
African American525490
 6.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic218177
 18.8%
Pacific Islander01
White9291
 1.1%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%75.9%
 7.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Lockhart Middle.

Students at Lockhart Middle are 62% African American, 22% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Lockhart Middle ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Florida middle schools.


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