Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs Woodlawn Elementary School
Woodlawn Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 9.4/10 compared to 8.7/10. In math proficiency, Woodlawn Elementary School leads at 32.0%.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland, OR
305 students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Portland, OR
299 students
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| Metric | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School | Woodlawn Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.8% | 64.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.7 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #106 of 1,229 | #19 of 1,229 |
| State Percentile | 92th | 99th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School | Woodlawn Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 7.5% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Portland (97211) | Portland (97211) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,604 | $109,604 |
| Median Home Value | $616,800 | $616,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |
The data story: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs Woodlawn Elementary School
Woodlawn Elementary School ranks #16 of 1,226 Oregon elementary schools, placing it 18 spots above Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School, which holds #34 statewide. The overall rating gap is narrow — Woodlawn scores 9.4/10 against Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's 9.1/10 — but both schools rank in the top 3% of Oregon, making this a genuinely strong choice either way for Portland families in the neighborhood.
The clearest academic separation lies in proficiency scores: Woodlawn Elementary School earns a 9.1/10 academic rating versus Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School's 7.4/10, a gap of 1.7 points. That said, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School nearly erases the difference on growth — students there score 9.9/10 on growth versus Woodlawn's 9.8/10, a statistical tie. Parents weighing current achievement against year-over-year learning velocity will find that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School outpaces most Oregon schools in momentum even while trailing Woodlawn on tested proficiency.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School enrolls 305 students to Woodlawn Elementary School's 299, a negligible difference in size. The more meaningful distinction is in classroom staffing: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School runs a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio against Woodlawn's 16.6:1, meaning students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School average nearly three fewer classmates per teacher. On the economic profile, 73% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School students qualify for free or reduced lunch versus 64% at Woodlawn Elementary School, a 9-point gap that signals Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is serving a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged families.
Both schools cover PK–05 and sit 1.2 miles apart in Portland. Neither school distinguishes itself through grade-span or level differences — the comparison is purely about outcomes and classroom context within an identical structural footprint.
Editorial summary generated April 2026 · sonnet
Who each school fits
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School suits families who prioritize smaller class sizes and exceptional student growth over current proficiency levels. With a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio and a near-perfect 9.9/10 growth score, it's a strong fit for students who benefit from more individualized attention or who are working toward grade-level benchmarks.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Woodlawn Elementary School fits families who want the highest tested academic performance alongside a top-16 statewide rank. Its 9.1/10 academic score and 9.4/10 overall rating make it the better choice for parents whose primary lens is demonstrated proficiency rather than growth trajectory.