Boise-Eliot Elementary School vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boise-Eliot Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
| Measure | Boise-Eliot Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 678 | #673 of 678 |
| National rank | #49189 of 50,301 | #49745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 313 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107% | 111.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boise-Eliot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.9 vs 8.8).
- •Boise-Eliot Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Boise-Eliot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (107% vs 111.5%).
- •Boise-Eliot Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Boise-Eliot Elementary School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 312.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boise-Eliot Elementary School better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
On the Success Index (US), Boise-Eliot Elementary School ranks higher (10.9 vs 8.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boise-Eliot Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boise-Eliot Elementary School: 313. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boise-Eliot Elementary School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School rank in Oregon?
Boise-Eliot Elementary School is 662nd of 678 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).