Below Average
#3151 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lovejoy Middle School
Middle School · Brooklyn Ud 188 · Lovejoy, IL
A Brooklyn Ud 188 middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Madison St, Lovejoy, IL 62059
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovejoy Middle School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovejoy Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,656
Median home value
$37,200
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
35%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brooklyn Ud 188
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovejoy Middle School is listed in Brooklyn UD 188; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovejoy Middle School
Lovejoy Middle School is a public middle school in Lovejoy, IL, part of Brooklyn Ud 188, serving approximately 31 students in grades 6th-8th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,151 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovejoy Middle School
What grades does Lovejoy Middle School serve?
Lovejoy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lovejoy Middle School?
Lovejoy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Middle School is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovejoy Middle School rank in IL?
Lovejoy Middle School ranks #3,151 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lovejoy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovejoy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lovejoy Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovejoy Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lovejoy Middle School a charter school?
No, Lovejoy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovejoy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lovejoy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovejoy Middle School?
100.0% of students at Lovejoy Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (618) 271-1014
- Area population (ZIP 62059)
- 811
- Area median age
- 29.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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