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6.9 avg / 10

Milpitas Unified School District

School District · Milpitas, California

Students: 10,199
Teachers (FTE): 435

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

15

10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,894

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.4:1

How this district compares

California rank

#173 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,894

$1,753 vs California median

District size

10,199 students

Much larger than California median

About Milpitas Unified

Milpitas Unified is a Milpitas, California school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 10,199 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.4:1. The district invests $15,894 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Milpitas Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Rancho Milpitas Middle, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Milpitas Unified students show an average math proficiency of 57.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Milpitas Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 57.6%
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ELA Proficiency 63.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Milpitas Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Milpitas
Total Enrollment
10,199
Teachers (FTE)
435
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Milpitas Unified?

Milpitas Unified has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Milpitas Unified?

The average composite rating for Milpitas Unified is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Milpitas Unified?

Milpitas Unified spends $15,894 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Milpitas Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Milpitas Unified is 23.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Milpitas Unified?

Rancho Milpitas Middle is the highest-rated school in Milpitas Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Milpitas Unified?

Across schools in Milpitas Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Milpitas Unified compare to other districts in California?

Milpitas Unified has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
57.6%
ELA Proficiency
63.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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