B
Good
74/100

Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 2424 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 67th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
367
Students
enrolled
7.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%67/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (+6 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency37% (+15 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading +6 pts, math +14 pts79th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -6 pts, math -1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading +2 pts, math +13 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2424 Lake St
City Evanston
ZIP Code 60201
District 1714460
NCES School ID 171446001794
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60201

Understanding the community around Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,032
Per Capita Income $67,173
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.3%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $557,200
Median Rent $1,700
Owner-Occupied 55.7%
Renter-Occupied 44.3%
View full data for ZIP 60201 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 37.3%
White 26.7%
Hispanic/Latino 17.2%
Two or More Races 13.6%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 367
Teachers (FTE) 51.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has 367 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.1:1.
What grades does Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts serve?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts receive per student?
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts receives $27,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts in 60201 ▼
Avg Home Value
$579,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,742
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
44.3%

Other Schools in 60201

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026