Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
503 students
Northwood Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
351 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy Sacramento, California | Northwood Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1298 of 1,334 | #5614 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15204 of 15,369 | #49900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 503 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.5 vs 7.9).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 97.4%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.5).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is the larger school with 503 students compared with 351.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy better than Northwood Elementary?
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy and Northwood Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy: 503. Northwood Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy and Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy is 1298th of 1,334 and Northwood Elementary is 5614th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).