Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School, or King Arts, is a K-8 magnet school located in Evanston, Illinois.
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts's student population of 367 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts 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 Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts is 0.75, which is more 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
#1222 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
37%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts's ranking?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts is ranked #1222 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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