Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coretta Scott King Magnet School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coretta Scott King Magnet School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
73%
17%
White
9%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coretta Scott King Magnet School's ranking?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is ranked #1523 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Coretta Scott King Magnet School often compared to?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balmoral Elementary School, Monee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
276 students attend Coretta Scott King Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Coretta Scott King Magnet School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coretta Scott King Magnet School offer ?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coretta Scott King Magnet School part of?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
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