Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coretta Scott King Magnet 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coretta Scott King Magnet School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coretta Scott King Magnet School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2530 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
65%
17%
White
19%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coretta Scott King Magnet School's ranking?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is ranked #2530 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coretta Scott King Magnet School often compared to?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmoral Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
271 students attend Coretta Scott King Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coretta Scott King Magnet School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coretta Scott King Magnet School offer ?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coretta Scott King Magnet School part of?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
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