Coretta Scott King Magnet School

1009 Blackhawk Dr
University Park, IL 60484
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Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Coretta Scott King Magnet School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Coretta Scott King Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2078 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coretta Scott King Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coretta Scott King Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coretta Scott King Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
10%
27%
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Black
73%
17%
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White
11%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Coretta Scott King Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coretta Scott King Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coretta Scott King Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coretta Scott King Magnet School's ranking?
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is ranked #2078 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
268 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, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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