James Leitch Elementary vs Thomas Russell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Leitch Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–2
523 students
Thomas Russell Middle
Milpitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
761 students
| Measure | James Leitch Elementary Fremont, California | Thomas Russell Middle Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1336 of 5,693 | #140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17872 of 50,301 | #2467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 523 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Fremont | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 60.5).
- •James Leitch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 38.8%).
- •Thomas Russell Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 523.
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 James Leitch Elementary better than Thomas Russell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Russell Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 60.5 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 James Leitch Elementary and Thomas Russell Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Leitch Elementary: 523. Thomas Russell Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Leitch Elementary and Thomas Russell Middle rank in California?
James Leitch Elementary is 1336th of 5,693 and Thomas Russell Middle is 140th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).