Best middle schools in Torrance (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Torrance, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 176Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 651 students
- 272Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 370Jefferson MiddleTorrance · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 674 students
- 470Calle Mayor MiddleTorrance · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 564Madrona MiddleTorrance · Public Middle54% Math proficiency · 678 students
- 661Casimir MiddleTorrance · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 617 students
- 756Philip Magruder MiddleTorrance · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 635 students
- 844J. H. Hull MiddleTorrance · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 621 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 66% Math proficiency | 651 |
| 2 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 3 | Jefferson Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 674 |
| 4 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 69.6 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 5 | Madrona Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 678 |
| 6 | Casimir Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.8 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 617 |
| 7 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 635 |
| 8 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 621 |
Edward J. Richardson Middle in Torrance leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Torrance with a Success Index (US) of 76.1. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Torrance page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Torrance?
Edward J. Richardson Middle in Torrance, California ranks first among middle schools in Torrance with a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 651).
How are middle schools in Torrance ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.