Summary:
The city of Lovejoy, Illinois is home to 3 struggling schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all of which are performing poorly across key metrics. Based on the data, there are no clear standout schools in Lovejoy, as all three institutions exhibit low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and low rankings compared to other schools in the state.
Lovejoy Elementary School has very low proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with most grades scoring 0% proficient or better. The school also has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 81.9%. Lovejoy Middle School fares even worse, with only 6.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics. Its chronic absenteeism rate is 73.5%. While test scores for Lovejoy Technology Academy are not provided, the school's overall performance is likely poor given its low rankings and other metrics, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 89.3%.
Across all three schools, there are high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.12% at Lovejoy Elementary to 100% at Lovejoy Middle and Lovejoy Technology Academy. Despite the relatively high spending per student, which ranges from $16,974 to $23,453, the schools are not achieving strong academic outcomes. This raises questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized within the Brooklyn UD 188 district. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the schools in Lovejoy, Illinois, and significant improvements are needed to provide students with a high-quality education and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.
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