Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: King Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 0.7 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
31%
3%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
312 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School located?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is located in the King neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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