Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J · Grades PK-5
354th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School 354th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 145 students tested
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 305 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9.0% | 31.1% | ▲ 22.1 pts | |
| Black | 47.3% | 26.9% | ▼ 20.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 34.1% | 19.0% | ▼ 15.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 16.4% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Typical home value $576K in zip 97211 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Sabin Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.7 mi away90th of 675
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 2Kairos PDXPortland SD 1J · 0.7 mi away · charter581st of 675
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 9Vernon Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 0.8 mi away134th of 675
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 1Boise-Eliot Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1 mi away630th of 675
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 7The Ivy SchoolOregon Department of Education · 1.1 mi away · charter222nd of 675
ELA 60% · Math 32% - 8Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.2 mi away156th of 675
ELA 52% · Math 53% - 10Alameda Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.3 mi away9th of 675
ELA 84% · Math 81% - 8Beach Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.3 mi away154th of 675
ELA 55% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School in?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School 354th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
White 31%, Black 27%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 16% (305 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97211 is $576K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.