Thomas Russell Middle School serves 801 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Russell Middle School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Russell Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
72%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thomas Russell Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Russell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rancho Milpitas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Russell Middle School?
801 students attend Thomas Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thomas Russell Middle School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Russell Middle School?
Thomas Russell Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Thomas Russell Middle School offer ?
Thomas Russell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Thomas Russell Middle School part of?
Thomas Russell Middle School is part of Milpitas Unified School District.
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