Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
93%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
533 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is part of Yakima School District.
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