Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School's student population of 418 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1015 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
39%
17%
White
26%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School's ranking?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School is ranked #1015 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School often compared to?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School?
418 students attend Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School offer ?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School part of?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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