- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milpitas, CA
Thomas Russell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Russell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062450009401
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Russell Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Milpitas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Russell Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Russell Middle ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Milpitas, CA.
School address
District: Milpitas Unified · California
NCES ID 062450009401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Thomas Russell Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 062450009401 · Milpitas, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 21.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Milpitas High (2,926 students)
Thomas Russell Middle held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Russell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milpitas High
Milpitas High
2,926 students
- This school 761
Thomas Russell Middle
761 students
- Mabel Mattos E 746
Mabel Mattos Elementary
746 students
- Rancho Milpita 693
Rancho Milpitas Middle
693 students
- John Sinnott E 686
John Sinnott Elementary
686 students
- Curtner Elemen 663
Curtner Elementary
663 students
What this shows Thomas Russell Middle reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Russell Middle compares
Thomas Russell 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,875
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 6.0%
White 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Thomas Russell Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Milpitas Unified reports $15,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Russell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mabel Mattos Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Milpitas Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Sinnott Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Russell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Russell Middle
How many students attend Thomas Russell Middle?
Thomas Russell Middle has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milpitas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Russell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Russell Middle is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Russell Middle?
21.9% of students at Thomas Russell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Russell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Russell Middle is Asian at 69.1% of enrollment, in Milpitas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Russell Middle?
Thomas Russell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Thomas Russell Middle rank among public schools in Milpitas?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Russell Middle ranks #11 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.
What other schools are in Milpitas Unified?
Besides Thomas Russell Middle, Milpitas Unified also operates Milpitas High (2,926 students), Mabel Mattos Elementary (746 students), and Rancho Milpitas Middle (693 students). See the Milpitas Unified district page for the complete list.