Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs West Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 21 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
West Union Elementary School
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon | West Union Elementary School Hillsboro, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 678 | #248 of 678 |
| National rank | #49745 of 50,301 | #26936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 312 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.5% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 46% |
| city | Portland | Hillsboro |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 8.8).
- •West Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 7.5%).
- •West Union Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •West Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 111.5%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 311.
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 West Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Union Elementary School ranks higher (47.4 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 West Union Elementary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Portland and Hillsboro in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. West Union Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and West Union Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 and West Union Elementary School is 248th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).