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#2826 of 3,813 schools in IL
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
Elementary School · Crete Monee Cusd 201u · University Park, IL
A Crete Monee Cusd 201u elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1009 Blackhawk Dr, University Park, IL 60484
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,026/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (University Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,295
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crete Monee Cusd 201u
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is listed in Crete Monee CUSD 201U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is a public elementary school in University Park, IL, part of Crete Monee Cusd 201u, serving approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,826 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
What grades does Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch serve?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch rank in IL?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch ranks #2,826 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch a charter school?
No, Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch a Title I school?
No, Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
99.6% of students at Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (708) 367-4700
- Area population (ZIP 60484)
- 6,612
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60484; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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