Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts 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 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts's ranking?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts is ranked #917 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts often compared to?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Artsis 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 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts?
367 students attend Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts offer ?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 367 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
