Enrollment
693
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milpitas, CA
Rancho Milpitas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rancho Milpitas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062450003670
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rancho Milpitas Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rancho Milpitas Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Milpitas Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450003670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rancho Milpitas Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rancho Milpitas Middle
Rancho Milpitas Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Milpitas, California, enrolling 693 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #357.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Milpitas's middle schools, it stands alongside Thomas Russell Middle (761 students): Rancho Milpitas Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21.7:1).
Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students) and Thomas Russell Middle (761 students) alongside Rancho Milpitas Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rancho Milpitas Middle compares
Rancho Milpitas Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 7.1%
White 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Rancho Milpitas Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milpitas Unified, which includes Rancho Milpitas Middle.
$14,397
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 38.5%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rancho Milpitas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Russell Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtner Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rancho Milpitas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Milpitas
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~693 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rancho Milpitas Middle
How many students attend Rancho Milpitas Middle?
Rancho Milpitas Middle has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milpitas, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Milpitas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Milpitas Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rancho Milpitas Middle?
32.4% of students at Rancho Milpitas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rancho Milpitas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rancho Milpitas Middle is Asian at 61.3% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rancho Milpitas Middle?
Rancho Milpitas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rancho Milpitas Middle rank among public schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Rancho Milpitas Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Milpitas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Milpitas on the city page.
Is Rancho Milpitas Middle a good school?
Rancho Milpitas Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Milpitas Unified?
Besides Rancho Milpitas Middle, Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students), Thomas Russell Middle (761 students), and Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students). See the Milpitas Unified district page for the complete list.
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