Serving 24 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovejoy Middle School serves the entire district of Lovejoy, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovejoy Middle School's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lovejoy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
29%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 is Lovejoy Middle School's ranking?
Lovejoy Middle School is ranked #2164 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
24 students attend Lovejoy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lovejoy Middle School students are Black.
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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