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Torrance Unified School District

2335 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, CA 90501-3420
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (310) 972-6500
www.tusd.org

Top Rankings

Torrance Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 21,636 students in Torrance Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Torrance Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
32 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
21,636 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
927 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked #161 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
#163 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Torrance Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torrance Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torrance Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Torrance Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Torrance Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7,007 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
32%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,259 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
55%
# Black Students
898 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
4,228 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,126 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,733
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,402
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,471
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,473
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,543
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,504
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,685
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,597
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,850
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,880
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,934
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,935
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,160 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$350 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Torrance Unified School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$299 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Torrance Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,160
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Torrance Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,827
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Torrance Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Torrance Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walteria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Seaside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Riviera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Towers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1111.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1313.
Victor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Grades: K-5
| 971 students
Rank: #1414.
Calle Mayor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #1515.
Torrance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #1616.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,791 students
Rank: #1717.
West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #1818.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1919.
Fern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #2020.
Madrona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2121.
Casimir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2222.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #2323.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2424.
Howard Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 W. 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2525.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2626.
Philip Magruder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #2727.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2828.
Torrance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2929.
J. H. Hull Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #3030.
Yukon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #3131.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Launch Preschool
4000 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 972-6500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District manages 32 public schools serving 21,636 students.
What is the rank of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District is ranked #161 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance Unified School District?
34% of Torrance Unified School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Torrance Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 32 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 21,636 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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