Thomas Russell Middle

795 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thomas Russell Middle School, located in Milpitas, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Milpitas Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader community of the Silicon Valley area, and typically focuses on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and technology integration.

Beyond the classroom, Thomas Russell Middle School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular programs, clubs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining close communication with families, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

795

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Russell Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	120
Black	12
Asian	576
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
576 (72.5 %)
Hispanic
120 (15.1 %)
Two or More
51 (6.4 %)
White
30 (3.8 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Milpitas Unified
Phone:	(408)635-2864
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 408

Grade 8 386

Grade 9 1