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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 25 public elementary schools serving 14,034 students in Torrance Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Torrance Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
32 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
21,636 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
927 Teachers
172,951 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.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
# American Indian Students
25 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7,007 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
32%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,259 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
54%
# Black Students
898 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
4,228 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
20%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
92 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,126 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,733
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,402
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,471
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,473
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,543
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,504
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,685
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,629
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,597
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,850
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,880
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,934
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,935
36,556
# 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.
Total Revenue
$350 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$299 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,160
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,827
$19,787
Best Torrance Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walteria Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Seaside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Riviera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Grades: K-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Towers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Hickory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Grades: K-5
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1010.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1212.
Victor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Grades: K-5
| 971 students
Rank: #1313.
Calle Mayor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #1414.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
Fern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1616.
Madrona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1717.
Casimir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1818.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1919.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2020.
Howard Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 W. 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2121.
Philip Magruder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #2222.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2323.
Torrance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2424.
J. H. Hull Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2525.
Yukon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
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