Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
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Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
20%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
49%
5%
White
8%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
267 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is located in the Brighton neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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