Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs The Ivy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 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
The Ivy School
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon | The Ivy School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 678 | #182 of 678 |
| National rank | #49745 of 50,301 | #23213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 312 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.5% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Ivy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 8.8).
- •The Ivy School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •The Ivy School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •The Ivy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 111.5%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.2).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 273.
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public school while The Ivy School 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 The Ivy School?
On the Success Index (US), The Ivy School ranks higher (52.8 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 The Ivy School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. The Ivy School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and The Ivy School rank in Oregon?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 and The Ivy School is 182nd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).