Fairbanks Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 912 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairbanks Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
320 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
503 students
| Measure | Fairbanks Elementary Sacramento, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5568 of 5,693 | #1298 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49769 of 50,301 | #15204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 320 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 7% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.7 vs 8.5).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Fairbanks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is the larger school with 503 students compared with 320.
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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairbanks Elementary: 320. Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairbanks Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy rank in California?
Fairbanks Elementary is 5568th 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).