Serving 31 students in grades 6-8, Lovejoy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lovejoy Middle School's student population of 31 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Middle School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Middle School?
31 students attend Lovejoy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lovejoy Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Middle School?
Lovejoy Middle School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Middle School offer ?
Lovejoy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lovejoy Middle School part of?
Lovejoy Middle School is part of Brooklyn Ud 188 School District.
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