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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/30/2023
this is very cool school. send your children here if you want them to be happiness. if you don't want them to be happiness, don't send to Miller but send to goofy schoo l like Kennid y
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.
8/1/2014
The rigor at Miller really prepared me for high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
11/13/2022
This school is really great in most aspects. First, students learn a lot at this school, but the big problem is that there are so many different teachers, and if you aren't lucky enough, you will be put in a highly dull class. Still, many teachers here give lots of support, especially when you say y...
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Attendance Zone
About West San Jose
List Price Range
$199K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$3,235,054
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Household Income
$225,819
% of College Grads
80.7%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,962 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
6.4%
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Murdock Park
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