Very Good
#629 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 28% in state
Martin Luther King JR Elementary
Elementary School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA
A Yakima School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 S 18th St, Yakima, WA 98903
- Math 20% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Martin Luther King JR Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,604/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,188
Median home value
$265,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Gap SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 535 | 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.
Yakima School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #8 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King JR Elementary is listed in Yakima School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King JR Elementary
Martin Luther King JR Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (509) 573-1100
- Area population (ZIP 98903)
- 19,010
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98903; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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