Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs Kairos PDX
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
Kairos PDX
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
226 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon | Kairos PDX Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 678 | #536 of 678 |
| National rank | #49745 of 50,301 | #40525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 312 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.5% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 15% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kairos PDX scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 8.8).
- •Kairos PDX does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Kairos PDX does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Kairos PDX does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 111.5%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 226.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public school while Kairos PDX is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School better than Kairos PDX?
On the Success Index (US), Kairos PDX ranks higher (26.8 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Kairos PDX?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. Kairos PDX: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Kairos PDX rank in Oregon?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 and Kairos PDX is 536th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).