Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima, WA · Yakima School District · Grades K-5
1,109th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Martin Luther King Jr Elementary 1,109th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 259 students tested
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 528 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.3% | 90.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| White | 6.9% | 6.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Typical home value $403K in zip 98903 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Union Gap SchoolUnion Gap School District · 1.2 mi away624th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 44% - 1Adams Elementary SchoolYakima School District · 1.6 mi away1,096th of 1,174
ELA 23% · Math 22% - 2Ridgeview ElementaryYakima School District · 1.7 mi away1,018th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 28% - 1Hoover Elementary SchoolYakima School District · 1.7 mi away1,068th of 1,174
ELA 27% · Math 21% - 1Mckinley Elementary SchoolYakima School District · 2.6 mi away1,142nd of 1,174
ELA 19% · Math 14% - 4Terrace Heights ElementaryEast Valley School District (Yakima) · 2.9 mi away750th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 1Mcclure Elementary SchoolYakima School District · 2.9 mi away1,084th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 19% - 2Roosevelt Elementary SchoolYakima School District · 3.1 mi away1,011th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary in?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is part of the Yakima School District district in Yakima, Washington.
Is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Martin Luther King Jr Elementary 1,109th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, White 7%, Black 2% (528 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98903 is $403K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.