Serving 424 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#729 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
26%
8%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
17%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #729 out of 1,792 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
424 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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