Serving 761 students in grades 7-8, Thomas Russell Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Russell Middle serves the west part of Milpitas, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Russell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Russell Middle School's student population of 761 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
761 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Russell Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Russell Middle School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
69%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Russell Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Russell Middle School is ranked #728 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Russell Middle School?
761 students attend Thomas Russell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Thomas Russell Middle School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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