Serving 314 students in grades 1-4, Martin L King Elementary 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin L King Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin L King Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
40%
27%
Black
59%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Martin L King Elementary School?
314 students attend Martin L King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Martin L King Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L King Elementary School?
Martin L King Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin L King Elementary School offer ?
Martin L King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Martin L King Elementary School part of?
Martin L King Elementary School is part of W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 School District.
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