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Martin L King Elem School
Elementary School · W Harvey-dixmoor Psd 147 · Dixmoor, IL
A W Harvey-dixmoor Psd 147 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14600 Seeley Ave, Dixmoor, IL 60426
- Math 11% proficient (2019)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin L King Elem School score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin L King Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,995
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60426; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidley De Fidley Do AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Academic Mastery AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Academic Mastery AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Chilren's Habilitation CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
W Harvey-dixmoor Psd 147
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin L King Elem School is listed in W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin L King Elem School
Martin L King Elem School is a public elementary school in Dixmoor, IL, part of W Harvey-dixmoor Psd 147, serving approximately 298 students in grades 1st-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,672 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin L King Elem School
What grades does Martin L King Elem School serve?
Martin L King Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Martin L King Elem School?
Martin L King Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Elem School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin L King Elem School rank in IL?
Martin L King Elem School ranks #3,672 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Martin L King Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin L King Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Martin L King Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin L King Elem School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Martin L King Elem School a charter school?
No, Martin L King Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin L King Elem School a Title I school?
No, Martin L King Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin L King Elem School?
92.6% of students at Martin L King Elem School 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.6%
- Phone
- (708) 385-5400
- Area population (ZIP 60426)
- 23,066
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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