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#1452 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts
Elementary School · Evanston Ccsd 65 · Evanston, IL
An Evanston Ccsd 65 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2424 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,892/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evanston), 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
$92,101
Median home value
$577,800
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Dr Bessie Rhodes-global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Dewey Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Kingsway Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Evanston Ccsd 65
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts is listed in Evanston CCSD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts is a public elementary school in Evanston, IL, part of Evanston Ccsd 65, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts
What grades does Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts serve?
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts?
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts rank in IL?
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts ranks #1,452 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts a charter school?
No, Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts a Title I school?
No, Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts?
50.4% of students at Dr Ml King JR Literary&fine Arts 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (847) 859-8500
- Area population (ZIP 60201)
- 43,555
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 60201; 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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