Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center's student population of 46 students has declined by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lovejoy Childhood Development Center often compared to?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Joe V Hart Elementary School, Jenny Preston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
46 students attend Lovejoy Childhood Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lovejoy Childhood Development Center students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Childhood Development Center offer ?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lovejoy Childhood Development Center part of?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is part of Lovejoy Independent School District.
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