- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sacramento, CA
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060133207729
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #15 of 18
- middle schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy ranks #15 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133207729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 060133207729 · Sacramento, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 21.9:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- Las Palmas Ele
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- This school 503
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
503 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
Asian 21.8%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 6.4%
White 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar middle schools in Sacramento
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sutter Middle
Standard public school
1,181 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
T. R. Smedberg Middle
Standard public school
1,065 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Arden Middle
Standard public school
1,010 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle
Standard public school
909 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
James Rutter Middle
Standard public school
871 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
California Middle
Standard public school
782 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
91.7% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy rank among middle schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy ranks #15 of 18 middle schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.