Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
D.R.E.A.M. BIG!
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
454 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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