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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School

2424 LAKE ST EVANSTON, IL 60201

About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School

Dr Ml King Junior Literary&Fine Arts is a public school located in Evanston, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Dr Ml King Junior Literary&Fine Arts is 367 and the school serves K-8. At Dr Ml King Junior Literary&Fine Arts, 30% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 32% scored at or above that level for reading. The student-teacher ratio is 7:1, which is better than that of the district.

If you're thinking about moving to Evanston, the average rent for a three-bedroom flat is between $2,800 and $4,500 a month, depending on where you live. Families will love King Arts School because it has a good mix of academics, arts, and diversity.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School Contact Information

Address

2424 LAKE ST EVANSTON, IL 60201

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Phone

(847) 859-8500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 32% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
418
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 180 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.6%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 15.2%
Black 39%
Two+ Races 13.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
26.6%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
39%
Two+ Races
13.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 418
50.1%
209 Female
49.3%
206 Male

Student Population

418 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School was recently recognized as a Nationally Certified Magnet School for its excellence in academics, diversity, and innovation.

FAQ

Q1. Does King Arts offer after-school activities?

Ans. Yes, including theater, choir, art clubs, and tutoring.

Q2. Is transportation available for magnet students?

Ans. Yes, bus service is offered across District 65 for enrolled students.

Q3. What is the average student–teacher ratio?

Ans. Around 12 : 1, allowing for more personalized instruction.

Q4. Does the school celebrate cultural events?

Ans. Yes — including MLK Day, Black History Month, and arts showcases.

Q5. How can families stay informed?

Ans. Through newsletters, the King Arts website, and PTA meetings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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