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M L King Junior Elementary School

Summary:

M L King Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Urbana, Illinois, serving 297 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Urbana School District 116, which is ranked 767 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

M L King Junior Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois elementary schools, with a 0-star rating and significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages. The school faces significant challenges, including a very high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 32.2% to 44.4% and a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 91.58% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,882 to $16,791, the academic performance has not shown significant improvement over the years.

When compared to nearby schools within the Urbana School District 116 and the neighboring Champaign CUSD 4 district, M L King Junior Elementary School's academic performance is consistently the lowest. Schools like Wiley Elementary, Yankee Ridge Elementary, and Leal Elementary all have significantly higher test scores and better overall academic performance. The school's poor performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, and Asian students, as well as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, suggests a need for a more comprehensive and effective approach to address the challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1108 Fairview Ave
       Urbana, IL  61801-1508

(217) 384-3675

District: Urbana School District 116

SchoolDigger Rank:
1984th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,518 Help


Students who attend M L King Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Urbana Middle School
High:    Urbana High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.6%
Asian:
18.5%
White:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Compare Details M L King Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Urbana School District 116. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details M L King Junior Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Urbana School District 116.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at M L King Junior Elementary School is $16,518, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Urbana School District 116!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

M L King Junior Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks M L King Junior Elementary School 1984th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See M L King Junior Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Urbana School District 116:

SchoolDigger ranks Urbana School District 116 767th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for M L King Junior Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.34 1580th 2020 21.8%
2004 10.36 1820th 2030 10.3%
2005 26.48 1646th 2022 18.6%
2006 17.55 1816th 2086 12.9%
2007 38.26 1534th 2095 26.8%
2008 45.65 1355th 2092 35.2%
2009 36.15 1541st 2120 27.3%
2010 33.53 1606th 2139 24.9%
2011 35.92 1559th 2147 27.4%
2012 18.29 1891st 2166 12.7%
2013 22.55 1748th 2167 19.3%
2014 9.74 1955th 2093 6.6%
2015 15.75 1817th 2052 11.5%
2016 10.94 1944th 2046 5.0%
2017 11.45 1919th 2044 6.1%
2018 15.13 1816th 2037 10.8%
2019 12.49 1948th 2086 6.6%
2021 24.61 1425th 1948 26.8%
2022 15.91 1822nd 2082 12.5%
2023 14.51 1891st 2077 9.0%
2024 11.77 1984th 2067 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 467th 718 35.0%
2022 73.53 80th 768 89.6%
2023 36.69 510th 788 35.3%
2024 39.60 475th 826 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.27 1145th 1156 1.0%
2024 16.05 1145th 1195 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.85 1535th 1765 13.0%
2019 14.26 1740th 1816 4.2%
2021 25.45 1229th 1514 18.8%
2022 21.66 1529th 1763 13.3%
2023 21.10 1603rd 1808 11.3%
2024 16.46 1702nd 1793 5.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 1744th 1964 11.2%
2019 11.53 1908th 2019 5.5%
2022 14.63 1786th 1970 9.3%
2023 12.45 1855th 1957 5.2%
2024 13.88 1801st 1942 7.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.48 869th 907 4.2%
2024 20.41 813th 886 8.2%
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Rank History for Male students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.10 1732nd 1972 12.2%
2019 17.30 1755th 2019 13.1%
2022 18.00 1688th 1977 14.6%
2023 17.75 1688th 1984 14.9%
2024 11.35 1900th 1959 3.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.31 212th 219 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at M L King Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 535th 698 23.4%
2019 25.26 608th 711 14.5%
2022 25.58 607th 684 11.3%
2023 27.24 562nd 692 18.8%
2024 20.66 619th 655 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for M L King Junior Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 68 154 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 367
1989 116 75 134 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 336
1990 110 84 160 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 381
1991 112 73 149 26 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 97 83 178 34 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 93 80 190 27 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 97 88 168 33 3 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 78 75 172 49 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 78 75 172 49 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 79 80 165 50 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1998 73 94 139 38 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 67 98 130 34 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 64 139 139 51 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 61 159 132 45 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2002 62 174 110 12 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2003 62 174 110 12 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2004 59 179 86 10 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 39 194 66 6 0 n/a n/a 19 324
2006 40 174 67 8 1 n/a n/a 16 306
2007 38 172 68 6 0 n/a n/a 13 297
2008 29 155 69 3 0 n/a n/a 15 271
2009 39 150 77 4 1 n/a n/a 18 289
2010 38 155 84 7 0 n/a n/a 15 299
2011 29 164 77 8 3 0 11 0 292
2012 33 199 85 16 0 0 14 0 347
2013 21 160 68 14 0 0 20 0 283
2014 27 175 64 19 0 0 16 0 301
2015 32 191 69 10 0 0 18 0 320
2016 25 174 67 11 0 0 20 0 297
2017 32 187 50 18 1 0 14 0 302
2018 34 188 54 15 0 0 16 0 307
2019 26 184 56 13 1 1 17 0 298
2020 36 167 62 16 2 0 14 0 297
2021 23 158 46 9 2 0 15 0 253
2022 24 183 46 9 3 0 20 0 285
2023 25 177 55 12 4 0 24 0 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at M L King Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 23.5 15.6 n/a
1989 336 24.0 14.0 n/a
1990 381 10.3 36.9 n/a
1991 361 22.0 16.4 n/a
1992 393 20.6 19.0 n/a
1993 390 22.6 17.3 n/a
1994 389 23.6 16.5 n/a
1995 374 23.0 16.3 n/a
1996 374 23.0 16.3 n/a
1997 374 22.5 16.6 n/a
1998 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1999 329 24.1 13.7 n/a
2000 396 27.4 14.5 n/a
2001 399 31.5 12.7 n/a
2002 358 27.0 13.3 74.6
2003 358 27.0 13.3 74.6
2004 334 24.5 13.6 72.8
2005 324 24.5 13.2 87.5
2006 306 25.0 12.2 86.6
2007 297 29.0 10.2 92.3
2008 271 30.0 9.0 90.2
2009 289 33.8 8.6 83
2010 299 32.2 9.2 90.1
2011 292 29.4 9.9 87.7
2012 347 28.0 12.3 89.9
2013 283 35.7 7.9 91.2
2014 301 38.0 7.9 90.7
2015 320 34.0 9.4 90.9
2016 297 34.0 8.7 88.2
2017 302 33.0 9.1 90.1
2018 307 29.2 10.4 89.3
2019 298 33.0 9.0 85.2
2020 297 29.5 10.0 79.5
2021 253 n/a n/a n/a
2022 285 23.5 12.1 83.9
2023 297 18.0 16.4 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio M L King Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 23.5 15.6 n/a
1989 336 24.0 14.0 n/a
1990 381 10.3 36.9 n/a
1991 361 22.0 16.4 n/a
1992 393 20.6 19.0 n/a
1993 390 22.6 17.3 n/a
1994 389 23.6 16.5 n/a
1995 374 23.0 16.3 n/a
1996 374 23.0 16.3 n/a
1997 374 22.5 16.6 n/a
1998 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1999 329 24.1 13.7 n/a
2000 396 27.4 14.5 n/a
2001 399 31.5 12.7 n/a
2002 358 27.0 13.3 74.6
2003 358 27.0 13.3 74.6
2004 334 24.5 13.6 72.8
2005 324 24.5 13.2 87.5
2006 306 25.0 12.2 86.6
2007 297 29.0 10.2 92.3
2008 271 30.0 9.0 90.2
2009 289 33.8 8.6 83
2010 299 32.2 9.2 90.1
2011 292 29.4 9.9 87.7
2012 347 28.0 12.3 89.9
2013 283 35.7 7.9 91.2
2014 301 38.0 7.9 90.7
2015 320 34.0 9.4 90.9
2016 297 34.0 8.7 88.2
2017 302 33.0 9.1 90.1
2018 307 29.2 10.4 89.3
2019 298 33.0 9.0 85.2
2020 297 29.5 10.0 79.5
2021 253 n/a n/a n/a
2022 285 23.5 12.1 83.9
2023 297 18.0 16.4 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

M L King Junior Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%
201698.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%98.7%97.3%
201798.4%99.0%99.0%99.0%97.7%98.1%
201899.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.4%
201998.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.7%98.5%
202198.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.6%98.7%99.1%
202294.9%93.7%93.7%93.7%92.5%95.7%
202398.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%100.0%
202498.7%98.4%98.4%98.4%96.1%98.1%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for M L King Junior Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,303 (9.5%) $12,470 (90.5%) $13,773
2020 $990 (6.7%) $13,892 (93.3%) $14,882
2021 $2,141 (12.8%) $14,649 (87.2%) $16,791
2022 $2,141 (12.8%) $14,649 (87.2%) $16,791
2023 $2,015 (13.4%) $13,052 (86.6%) $15,067
2024 $1,776 (10.8%) $14,743 (89.3%) $16,518

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on M L King Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1948th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1891st of 2077 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (M L King Junior Elementary School)8.12.2
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Urbana School District 116)13.47.9
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (M L King Junior Elementary School)13.52.2
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Urbana School District 116)18.511.1
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (M L King Junior Elementary School)15.92.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Urbana School District 116)22.610.5
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (M L King Junior Elementary School)15.92.1
 13.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Urbana School District 116)18.87.7
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (M L King Junior Elementary School)7.817.1
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Urbana School District 116)21.514.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (M L King Junior Elementary School)3.95.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Urbana School District 116)13.710.2
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (M L King Junior Elementary School)21.231.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Urbana School District 116)3930.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students298297
 0.3%
African American184177
 3.8%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian5655
 1.8%
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2625
 3.8%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.2%91.6%
 6.3%

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Students who attend M L King Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Urbana Middle School
High : Urbana High School

M L King Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at M L King Junior Elementary School are 60% African American, 19% Asian, 8% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 297 students attended M L King Junior Elementary School.


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