based on 14 reviews
Joaquin Miller Middle School
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA
95129
(408) 252-3755
http://teacherweb.com/CA/MillerMiddleSchool/MillerMustang/index.html
By: parent
Date: April, 2007
There has been a noticeable decline in the quality of education at Miller. There were some great teachers who left a few years back and this has had impact on the education. The parents are the ones who keep kids afloat, they are the reason for the high scores. Facilities definitely need improvement as they children are packed into portables. There are not enough books in the library, not enough tables and benches for lunch (or enough food being sold). This school needs new management, probably better pay to entice better teachers and a new curriculum that can compete with international standards. I encourage parents to please provide feedback to the school. As with most Cupertino schools, we the parents are the ones who actually provide the necessary tutoring to keep our kids in step with kids from private schools. Let's help by honestly assessing the current situation of the school.
By: parent
Date: April, 2007
Let the truth be known, this school needs work. They have a good band class, academically though, Miller is falling behind other schools.
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
Miller offers a wide range of activities particularly for academic, drama, and music excellence. The high-end math curriculum is especially strong. The faculty is top notch, as is the administration. The students are conscientious (although some students may have a bit too much parental pressure). Miller is a superb US school and I'm surprised by some of the parents' comments.
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
Miller's teachers are indifference to students' needs, They are constantly complaining the pay/treatment. The high score in SAT/API are due to parent's involvement and after school tutoring. Parents are highly educated and cared, they are the one push/motivate the students.
By: student
Date: December, 2006
The faculty is horrible at getting information through to students. The school spirit is not very high here. Actually learning at this school depends on the teachers, if you get a godd teacher, then your child learns, but a bad teacher will just let your child goof off.
By: parent
Date: December, 2006
Learning at Miller is a hit or miss - it really depends on who you get as a teacher. In comparison to other schools, Miller is doing great for now, but in a world that needs global education to help children achieve in the future, the standard of education (curriculum) as well as instruction is sorely inadequate. Parents are involved in extracurricular activities, but fail to see the need for better textbooks, additional teacher training,etc. Above all, an updated curriculum is well overdue.
By: former student
Date: November, 2005
The quality of academic programs is usually very good. The band/music program is excellent, and choir has been improving a lot in recent years. I find that school spirit is not very high, and extracurricular involvement like clubs (sport involvement is o.k) is also not very high. Parents are very supportive and involved in student life.
By: parent
Date: November, 2005
Great school. Excellent academic programs and extra curricular activities. Sometimes students only get 6 instead of 7 courses.
By: parent
Date: September, 2005
The school has excellent academic curriculum and good extra activities after school and elective.
By: former student
Date: August, 2005
Academic programs are good. music and sports too. parents are involved!
By: staff
Date: June, 2005
High standards here, but any child can learn. Most teachers are highly competent or better, and very caring. Administration does a decent job of school management. School is somewhat crowded, but staff makes a sincere effort to make students feel at home. Excellent electives such as band, choir, art, French, Spanish, Japanese; great after school activities as well, such as a string band and an after school quiet study area.
By: parent
Date: May, 2005
Very good academic school. I think Miller is better school in terms of academic achievement than Kennedy. Also, almost all the student in the Miller would go to Lynbrook so if you are going send your kids to Lynbrook, you should begin with Miller.
By: teacher
Date: March, 2005
Very high standards; many high achieving students. School tries to cater to the needs of all students though. Many caring and very good teachers. Excellent electives, PE and after school sports programs.
