Joaquin Miller Middle School is the second largest in the Cupertino Union School District, located in San Jose. The school serves San Jose and the neighboring Cupertino. Named after the Poet of the Sierras, Joaquin Miller, the school focuses on preparing its students for the future.
There are about 1,200 students at Miller middle school, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. The teachers at this school are experienced, with 98% having three or more years of experience. This lends to the higher-than-average test score for students compared to the rest of the state.
There are several opportunities for students to take advanced classes such as algebra 1, and students typically take advantage of said offerings. Joaquin Miller is home of the Mandarin Language Immersion Program and three Special Day Classes. The school also offers various after school sports, academic competitions, co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Sports are offered through the Valley Athletic League, which is comprised of four school districts and eleven middle schools. Students can play a range of sports including volleyball, basketball, soccer and more.
Joaquin Miller Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr,
San Jose, CA
Cupertino Union School District
School Details
Head of School
Steven Burrell
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
91%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
91%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
82.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
64.2%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
565:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
85.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
White
4.9%
Hispanic
2.5%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/31/2019
It was overall a good school with good opportunities. I hear that they have been expanding their extracurricular options since I have graduated. I think it prepared me to perform well in Lynbrook High School where most of the school's graduates go.
4/1/2019
Miller prepares you for the surrounding high schools, is relatively competitive but has an environment that places too much emphasis on grades and less on student's wellbeing. However, recently there have been some changes regarding student mental health that seem promising.
4/23/2018
I loved it there, but it's dependent on the teachers most of the time. I loved woodshop, French (there, but not now), some of the math teachers (go ms. yen!), and some of the history teachers too.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/25/2025
This is a school that is way too competitive. You have 5 hours of homework every day, and the only thing the teachers do is look at their phones. There are way too many asians, and if you are black, the students will call you the n-word and the teachers won't care about it. If you are non-binary, no...
1/22/2025
Lacks diversity in the students, sucks for people like me who love talking to people. They give lots of homework. At least the teachers are nice
1/19/2025
I love Miller Middle School. I'm currently a sophomore at Homestead High School. In my experience at Miller, I've learned a lot. Obviously, there are differences in the teachers there, but throughout my three years, I received all the best teachers. My home school was actually Cupertino Middle Schoo...
3/30/2023
My child experience discrimination. Support or change has not be put in to place. All personal been informed. Learning should be challenge, creative and enjoyable.
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List Price Range
$1.3M - $4.9M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$3,181,848
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Average Household Income
$225,819
% of College Grads
80.7%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,964 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
6.3%
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Joaquin Miller Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Cupertino Union School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,104 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 91% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Joaquin Miller Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $3,181,848. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lynbrook High School, Prospect High School, Cupertino High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Joaquin Miller Middle.