About This School
Thomas Russell Junior High School is located in Milpitas, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Milpitas Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 808 students in grades 7-8.
Thomas Russell Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas Russell Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Thomas Russell Junior High School had an API growth score of 880 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Thomas Russell Junior High School's 2011 base score was 872 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Thomas Russell Junior High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas Russell Junior High School's students and teachers. more
Thomas Russell Junior High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Thomas Russell Junior High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Thomas Russell Junior High School had an API growth score of 880 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Thomas Russell Junior High School's 2011 base score was 872 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Thomas Russell Junior High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Thomas Russell Junior High School's students and teachers. more
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Milpitas Unified District Spending
$8,368Per Pupil
The Milpitas Unified spends $8,368 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 30% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Milpitas Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic School 2 miles | n/a | |
| Rancho Milpitas Junior High School 2.6 miles |  |
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| Milpitas Community Day School 2.9 miles | n/a | |
| Foothill Adventist Elementary School 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| Milpitas Christian School Inc 3.2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 7-8
- Milpitas Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Thomas Russell Junior High School1500 Escuela Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2864
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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Mathematics
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Reading
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47%
Spelling
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80%
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76%
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59%
Algebra I
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97%
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97%
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77%
English Language Arts
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68%
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64%
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46%
Math
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62%
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61%
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39%
Algebra I
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47%
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48%
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38%
English Language Arts
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60%
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53%
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41%
Geometry
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92%
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92%
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83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Language
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65%
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60%
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47%
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Mathematics
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73%
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69%
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52%
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Reading
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63%
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63%
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49%
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Spelling
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80%
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76%
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60%
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Algebra I
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100%
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95%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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69%
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65%
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49%
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Math
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66%
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59%
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41%
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Algebra I
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40%
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44%
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42%
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English Language Arts
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69%
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64%
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Geometry
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100%
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96%
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84%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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56%
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55%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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69%
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65%
state
52%
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Algebra I
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97%
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96%
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81%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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66%
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54%
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Math
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65%
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62%
state
43%
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Algebra I
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47%
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43%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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59%
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General Mathematics
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6%
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30%
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Geometry
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100%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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67%
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56%
Social Science Grade 8
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56%
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42%
Algebra I
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53%
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36%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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6%
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26%
Geometry
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100%
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36%
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26%
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Algebra I
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100%
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98%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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70%
state
55%
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Math
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77%
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71%
state
49%
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Algebra I
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54%
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50%
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46%
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English Language Arts
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75%
district
71%
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54%
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Geometry
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100%
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93%
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86%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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79%
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78%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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65%
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68%
state
47%
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Algebra I
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59%
district
43%
state
31%
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Geometry
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100%
district
36%
state
27%
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Algebra I
school
100%
district
99%
state
83%
no change
English Language Arts
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74%
district
73%
state
57%
change 5%
Math
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73%
district
67%
state
50%
change 13%
Algebra I
school
61%
district
56%
state
47%
change 5%
English Language Arts
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79%
district
75%
state
57%
no change
Geometry
school
100%
district
98%
state
88%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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80%
district
81%
state
63%
change 9%
Social Science Grade 8
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71%
district
73%
state
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TestRating
8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 808
49%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Thomas Russell Junior High School had 33% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
66%
Hispanic
20%
White
8%
Black
4%
Two or More Races
2%
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Thomas Russell Junior High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Thomas Russell Junior High School
5
Thomas Russell Middle School is a very good school...My only concern is the Principal and vice Principal they do not know how too do there jobs i feel only the teachers are stepping up . The school's rating is almost close too a 900+ A.P.I score highest score ever in history for this middle school and has clubs and alot of things too do i would recommend this school too any teenager
Submitted by a Former Student on May 24, 2011
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