Very Good
#629 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 28% in state
Martin Luther King JR Elementary
Elementary School · Yakima School District
2000 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98903
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#629 of 2,228
In Yakima
#15 of 40
public schools
In district
#8 of 25
Yakima School District
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Martin Luther King JR Elementary
Martin Luther King JR Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District. Martin Luther King JR Elementary serves approximately 528 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King JR Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King JR Elementary show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Martin Luther King JR Elementary — Students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Martin Luther King JR Elementary Compares
See how Martin Luther King JR Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2000 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98903
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King JR Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Union Gap School (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Union Gap), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Barge-Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ridgeview Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Yakima, see our Yakima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Union Gap School Union Gap | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Yakima Online Yakima | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs Yakima | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Yakima Open Doors Yakima | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Adams Elementary School Yakima | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Middle School Yakima | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Union Gap | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Hoover Elementary School Yakima | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Ridgeview Elementary Yakima | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yakima | 1.9 mi | — |
| ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yakima | 2.0 mi | — |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 2.4 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 2.4 mi | — |
| Davis High School Yakima | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Terrace Heights Elementary Yakima | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Mckinley Elementary School Yakima | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 3.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 3.2 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98903 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,188
Median Home Value
$265,900
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Population
19,010
College Educated
18.3%
Homeownership
74.5%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
33.7
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|---|---|
| Browne Elementary Spokane, WA | 7.5 |
| Camas Elementary Wapato, WA | 7.5 |
| Carnation Elementary School Carnation, WA | 7.5 |
| Cascade Elementary Marysville, WA | 7.5 |
| Chester Elementary School Spokane Valley, WA | 7.5 |
| Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview, WA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King JR Elementary
What grades does Martin Luther King JR Elementary serve?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King JR Elementary?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King JR Elementary rank in WA?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary ranks #629 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Martin Luther King JR Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Martin Luther King JR Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King JR Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Luther King JR Elementary a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King JR Elementary a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King JR Elementary?
94.7% of students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (509) 573-1100
Resources & Links
District
Yakima School District- District Enrollment
- 15,545
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,941
- District Rank
- #8 of 25
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