Excellent
#388 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 4% in state
Thomas Russell Middle
Middle School · Milpitas Unified · Milpitas, CA
A Milpitas Unified middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Escuela Pkwy., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Math 69% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Russell Middle score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Russell Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milpitas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$176,723
Median home value
$1,180,700
Median rent
$3,110/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Milpitas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Morrill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Valor AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 3.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Dolores Huerta MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Milpitas Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $15,894NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Russell Middle is listed in Milpitas Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Russell Middle
Thomas Russell Middle is a public middle school in Milpitas, CA, part of Milpitas Unified, serving approximately 769 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Russell Middle
What grades does Thomas Russell Middle serve?
Thomas Russell Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Russell Middle?
Thomas Russell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Russell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Russell Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Russell Middle rank in CA?
Thomas Russell Middle ranks #388 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Russell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Russell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Russell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Russell Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Russell Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas Russell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Russell Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas Russell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Russell Middle?
38.8% of students at Thomas Russell Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (408) 635-2864
- Area population (ZIP 95035)
- 78,479
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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