Thomas Russell Middle School

Thomas Russell Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
1500 Escuela Pky,  Milpitas, CA
Milpitas Unified School District
3.9
3.4
761 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Damon James
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
36.6%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
800:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Asian
57%
Hispanic
17.3%
Filipino
12.1%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
4.9%
Black
2%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 6 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
1/19/2016
The teachers at Thomas Russell Middle School try their best to create a good learning environment for their students. They are efficient, punctual and supportive of their students.
4.0 NicheUser
1/19/2016
I've never seen anyone get bullied at school. I know that if there is ever an issue of any sort, the staff will handle the problem. Most students are well behaved and structured.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/20/2026
This school is overly strict in a way that leads to students feeling less engaged and not more due to outdated and ineffective policies. The staff is rude and lacks emotional intelligence to navigate even simple situations with students. I would recommend avoiding this school at all cost - they focu...
1.0 parent
8/22/2025
I have been extremely disappointed in the school. Not sure what people see when they rate it as one of the best in MUSD. The only reason why anybody would stay here is due to their familiar friends who move from elementary school together. It’s a long way before they can provide equal opportunity to...
5.0 other
6/11/2023
This is a very nice school. The teachers care about the students education. The students are nice and respectful to each other. I am very happy so far with this school.
1.0 parent
4/21/2022
Thomas Russell Middle School is terrible. The principal Mr. Anglin Favors some kids over others. Hands out suspensions like it is candy. The teachers do not know the child in there class IEP. The Sciences teachers are the worst. They lack the ability to teach. The old principal and vice principal we...

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Thomas Russell Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Milpitas, CA, in the Milpitas neighborhood, and is served by the Milpitas Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 761 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Thomas Russell Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,481,081. Discover additional schools in the area, like Milpitas High School, Robert Randall Elementary School, Morrill Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Milpitas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Russell Middle School.

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