Thomas Russell Middle School
Tel:
(408)635-2864
- Thomas Russell Middle School serves 823 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Thomas Russell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Russell Middle School's student population of 823 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 | 823 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Russell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Russell Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #599 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 73% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 5% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milpitas Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Russell Middle School is Milpitas High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rancho Milpitas Middle School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milpitas Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 719 students
0.0 miles
1505 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2858 0.0 K-6 719 - Milpitas Milpitas High School Grades: 9-12 | 3163 students
0.2 miles
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2800 0.2 9-12 3163 - Milpitas Joseph Weller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 477 students
0.3 miles
345 Boulder Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2876 0.3 K-6 477 - Milpitas Curtner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 739 students
1.1 miles
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2852 1.1 K-6 739 - Milpitas William Burnett Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 574 students
1.4 miles
400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)635-2650 1.4 K-6 574
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