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Joaquin Miller Middle

6151 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 3 of 739 in California

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About Joaquin Miller Middle

Because it is part of a well-known network of middle schools, many people think that Joaquin Miller Middle School is one of the best in California. It is located in San Jose, California. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1, classrooms are set up to support structured lessons, one-on-one help, and group learning. Recent numbers show that 89% of students are good at math and 89% are good at reading and writing. Families looking for the best middle schools in San Jose, California, like that the school puts a lot of emphasis on academics, character building, and activities outside of school. People say that Joaquin Miller Middle is one of the best private middle schools in California because it puts students first, gets the community involved, and is a great place to learn. The school is a nice place that helps kids get ready for school and grow up to be good people.

Contact Information

Address

6151 Rainbow Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

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Phone

(408) 252-3755

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Website

cusdk8.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 89%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 89% in Math and 89% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1084
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Joaquin Miller Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 739 in California

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.17%
Asian 84.23%
Hispanic 2.68%
Black 0.55%
Two+ Races 7.2%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
5.17%
Asian
84.23%
Hispanic
2.68%
Black
0.55%
Two+ Races
7.2%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1084
49.63%
538 Female
50.37%
546 Male

Student Population

1084 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

542 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Joaquin Miller Middle School has recently been recognized for its strong STEM and robotics programs, with students participating successfully in regional coding and engineering challenges. The school has also expanded its AVID and college-readiness initiatives, helping students build academic skills and confidence for high school. Staff collaboration and student engagement programs continue to receive positive feedback from families.

FAQ

Q1. What advanced STEM opportunities are available at Joaquin Miller?

Ans. Robotics, coding challenges, and science investigations deepen STEM engagement.

Q2. How are creative arts supported?

Ans. The school offers band, orchestra, visual arts, and drama electives.

Q3. How does the school monitor academic growth?

Ans. Teachers evaluate benchmarks, portfolios, and skill-based assessments.

Q4. Are tutoring or intervention supports available?

Ans. After-school tutoring and targeted support blocks help reinforce learning.

Q5. How does Miller foster teamwork?

Ans. Collaborative projects and structured peer groups build teamwork skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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