Martin King JR Elementary

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves 577 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers on staff.

The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranking 75th among New Mexico's 874 elementary schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide. With an academic score of 8.8 out of 10, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary shows solid educational outcomes, though standardized test results indicate room for continued growth, with 36% of students scoring proficient or above in reading and 34% in mathematics across all grade levels.

The school serves a stable suburban community where families enjoy a median household income of $72,986 and median home values of $236,100. The neighborhood reflects a well-educated population, with 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 6.8% among its 57,239 residents. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elementary is situated in Rio Rancho's large suburban setting in Sandoval County, providing students with access to the amenities and opportunities of a growing metropolitan area while maintaining a community-focused educational environment.