Brooklyn Ud 188, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brooklyn Ud 188

Brooklyn UD 188 is a very small district in St. Clair County, Illinois, serving a single municipality, Lovejoy, through three schools. The district operates a technology academy alongside an elementary and a middle school, across a combined enrollment of about a few dozen students per grade level, kindergarten through twelfth grade.

The academic picture is stark. On the most recent state assessments, math and English language arts proficiency across elementary and middle grades fall well below the county median. In third grade, proficiency in math stands in single digits; fourth grade math proficiency registered at zero. Fifth grade reading proficiency was also very low, and science proficiency in the same grade was similarly limited. Testing data for sixth grade and above was not reported, which often reflects either low enrollment in those grades or data suppression by the state due to group size. State test results are the most current academic measure available; no graduation rate or high school test data was provided in the available information.

Within St. Clair County's universe of districts, Brooklyn UD 188 sits at the bottom quartile in overall proficiency. The district also reports a chronic absenteeism rate that ranks in the bottom quartile countywide, a significant concern that may reflect broader challenges to engagement or attendance. Per-pupil spending is relatively high for the county, in the upper range, which on its own tells little about outcomes but may indicate either efficient use of limited enrollment or cost pressures inherent to very small districts.

The district serves an overwhelmingly Black student population. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data, special education rates, and English learner rates were not available. The housing market in the surrounding area shows modest home values and modest ongoing activity; the area remains affordable but does not appear to be growing.

A parent considering this district would want to understand directly with school leadership what drives the very low test proficiency, whether enrollment is stable or declining, and what academic supports or interventions are in place for students. The lack of recent district-level reporting on curriculum changes, facility improvements, or strategic initiatives suggests limited public communication about direction or vision. A parent may want to look into this further with the schools themselves to understand the current academic program and school culture.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

134

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 99%

White 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

14%

—

Math

Gr 3

—

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Lovejoy Technology Academy

Lovejoy Elementary School

Lovejoy Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

3 grades reported

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

Grade 3

Grade 4

14%

Grade 5

Science

1 grade reported

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$52,937

Year-over-year change-6.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$52K to $53K

vs. state typical0.18x

vs. national typical0.14x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
62201	East Saint Louis	$53K	-7.8%	45.7%
62060	Madison	$52K	-1.2%	11.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$267/mo

Home price / national median income0.6x

Market Activity: St. Clair County

Median listing price$199,950

Median listing price YoY-22.9%

Median price per sq ft$125

Median price per sq ft YoY-4.6%

Median days on market46.3 days

Median days on market YoY+18.6%

Active listings633

Active listings YoY+26.1%

New listings380

Pending listings473

Pending listings YoY+21.3%

Hotness: median listing price$214,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-5.5%

Supply score61.4

Supply score YoY-17.6%

Demand score55.9

Demand score YoY-6.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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