Del Paso Heights Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Paso Heights Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
477 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
503 students
| Measure | Del Paso Heights Elementary Sacramento, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5549 of 5,693 | #1298 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49719 of 50,301 | #15204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 477 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.9 vs 8.5).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Del Paso Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.1).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is the larger school with 503 students compared with 477.
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 Del Paso Heights Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Paso Heights Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Paso Heights Elementary: 477. Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Paso Heights Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy rank in California?
Del Paso Heights Elementary is 5549th of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is 1298th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).