Serving 514 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 5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- 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
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy's student population of 514 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9415 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is ranked #9415 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
514 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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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