Curtner Elementary vs Thomas Russell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtner Elementary
Milpitas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
663 students
Thomas Russell Middle
Milpitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
761 students
| Measure | Curtner Elementary Milpitas, California | Thomas Russell Middle Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #407 of 5,693 | #140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6356 of 50,301 | #2467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 663 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| city | Milpitas | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 74.4).
- •Curtner Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Thomas Russell Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Curtner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 38.8%).
- •Thomas Russell Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.5).
- •Thomas Russell Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 663.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Curtner Elementary better than Thomas Russell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Curtner Elementary ranks higher (77.6 vs 74.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Curtner Elementary and Thomas Russell Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Milpitas and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtner Elementary: 663. Thomas Russell Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtner Elementary and Thomas Russell Middle rank in California?
Curtner Elementary is 407th of 5,693 and Thomas Russell Middle is 140th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).