Thomas Russell Middle School
Tel:
(408) 635-2864
Thomas Russell Middle School serves 796 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thomas Russell Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to 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 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Thomas Russell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Thomas Russell Middle School's student population of 796 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 796 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas Russell Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #604 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 73% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milpitas Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 3,249 students
0.2 miles
1285 Escuela Pkwy.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2800 0.2 9-12 3,249 - Milpitas Joseph Weller Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 476 students
0.3 miles
345 Boulder Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2876 0.3 K-6 476 - Milpitas Curtner Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
1.1 miles
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852 1.1 K-6 747 - Milpitas William Burnett Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 587 students
1.4 miles
400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650 1.4 K-6 587
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