Serving 383 students in grades 7-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 7%
- Reading Proficiency: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy's student population of 383 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
383 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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