Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
30%
2%
White
29%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
297 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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