Rancho Milpitas Middle vs Thomas Russell Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Milpitas Middle
Milpitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
693 students
Thomas Russell Middle
Milpitas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
761 students
| Measure | Rancho Milpitas Middle Milpitas, California | Thomas Russell Middle Milpitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #236 of 1,334 | #140 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4268 of 15,369 | #2467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 693 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| city | Milpitas | Milpitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 65.6).
- •Thomas Russell Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Thomas Russell Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Thomas Russell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 43.7%).
- •Rancho Milpitas Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.8).
- •Thomas Russell Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 693.
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 Rancho Milpitas Middle better than Thomas Russell Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Russell Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 65.6 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 Rancho Milpitas Middle and Thomas Russell Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Milpitas and Milpitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Milpitas Middle: 693. Thomas Russell Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Milpitas Middle and Thomas Russell Middle rank in California?
Rancho Milpitas Middle is 236th of 1,334 and Thomas Russell Middle is 140th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).