Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy

mlkta.twinriversusd.org/

469 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (MLKTA), located in Sacramento, California, is a middle school serving grades 7–8 within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is defined by its focus on integrating technology into the daily learning experience to better prepare students for the demands of the 21st century. By leveraging digital resources and modern instructional methods, the academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and technical proficiency in a supportive academic environment.

Beyond its technology-centered curriculum, the academy emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that promotes student engagement and community involvement. The school staff works to build a culture of high expectations and inclusivity, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning as they transition toward high school. Through its dedicated programs and focus on student success, MLKTA strives to equip its young learners with the foundational skills and technological literacy necessary for future academic and professional endeavors.

469

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	208
Black	84
Asian	97
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
208 (44.4 %)
Asian
97 (20.7 %)
Black
84 (17.9 %)
Two or More
37 (7.9 %)
White
35 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-3490
Website:	http://mlkta.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 219