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1500 Escuela Parkway, Milpitas, CA 95035-3220
Summary
Thomas Russell Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
76.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
67.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 76.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 102/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 106/1,204 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 761 |
| Low-Income Students | 295 (38.8%) |
| English Learners | 96 (12.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 74.9% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 62.8% to 72.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.8-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Thomas Russell Middle compare within the district?
Thomas Russell Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Milpitas Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Thomas Russell Middle rank in California?
Thomas Russell Middle ranks No. 102 of 1,204 in reading and No. 106 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Thomas Russell Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.3% meet the reading standard and 47.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Thomas Russell Middle compare with other schools in Milpitas?
Thomas Russell Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Milpitas with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MilpitasHow does Thomas Russell Middle compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Thomas Russell Middle is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Russell MiddleThis school | 67.7% | 76.4% |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | 59.9% | 71.5% |
