Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs Vernon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.3 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
Vernon Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
564 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon | Vernon Elementary School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 678 | #198 of 678 |
| National rank | #49745 of 50,301 | #24496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 312 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.5% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 44% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vernon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 8.8).
- •Vernon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 7.5%).
- •Vernon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Vernon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 111.5%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.8).
- •Vernon Elementary School is the larger school with 564 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School better than Vernon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vernon Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 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 Vernon Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. Vernon Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Vernon Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 and Vernon Elementary School is 198th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).