Below Average
#625 of 691 schools in NV
King JR Martin Luther ES
Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2260 Betty Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156
- Math 10% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King JR Martin Luther ES score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where King JR Martin Luther ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,783
Median home value
$288,800
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Miller Sandy Searles ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Lynch Ann ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Heard Lomie G ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 685 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #327 of 364
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
King JR Martin Luther ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King JR Martin Luther ES
King JR Martin Luther ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #625 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King JR Martin Luther ES
What grades does King JR Martin Luther ES serve?
King JR Martin Luther ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend King JR Martin Luther ES?
King JR Martin Luther ES has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King JR Martin Luther ES?
The student-teacher ratio at King JR Martin Luther ES is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King JR Martin Luther ES rank in NV?
King JR Martin Luther ES ranks #625 of 691 schools in NV.
What is King JR Martin Luther ES's MySchoolScout rating?
King JR Martin Luther ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at King JR Martin Luther ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King JR Martin Luther ES has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is King JR Martin Luther ES a charter school?
No, King JR Martin Luther ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King JR Martin Luther ES a Title I school?
No, King JR Martin Luther ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King JR Martin Luther ES?
100.0% of students at King JR Martin Luther ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (702) 799-7390
- Area population (ZIP 89156)
- 31,026
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89156; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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