- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Joaquin Miller Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin Miller Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061029001142
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin Miller Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #14 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin Miller Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Miller Middle ranks #14 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Joaquin Miller Middle held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061029001142 · San Jose, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 21.8:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Joaquin Miller Middle held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.7 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Joaquin Miller Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- Warren E. Hyde
Warren E. Hyde Middle
800 students
What this shows Joaquin Miller Middle reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin Miller Middle compares
Joaquin Miller Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 88% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 85.1%
Two or More 7.7%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Joaquin Miller Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin Miller Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin Miller Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Castillero Middle
Standard public school
865 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,067 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin Miller Middle
How many students attend Joaquin Miller Middle?
Joaquin Miller Middle has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Miller Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin Miller Middle is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joaquin Miller Middle?
6.9% of students at Joaquin Miller Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joaquin Miller Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joaquin Miller Middle is Asian at 85.1% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin Miller Middle?
Joaquin Miller Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joaquin Miller Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin Miller Middle ranks #14 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Joaquin Miller Middle, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students), and Sam H. Lawson Middle (841 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.