Edward J. Richardson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90505 · Torrance Unified
#123 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#2158 of 15,369 nationally
About Edward J. Richardson Middle
Edward J. Richardson Middle is a public middle located in Torrance, in the Torrance Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 651 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 123rd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 651.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks 4th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Edward J. Richardson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Edward J. Richardson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students · 368 m away
Riviera Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students · 607 m away
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 635 m away
Sunrise Pre-School
Palos Verdes Estates · Public other
· 1.1 km away
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 1.1 km away
Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 1.4 km away
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students · 1.6 km away
LAUNCH Preschool
Torrance · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Walteria Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students · 2.2 km away
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 2.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edward J. Richardson Middle a good school?
Edward J. Richardson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Edward J. Richardson Middle rank in California?
Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks #123 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #2158 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Edward J. Richardson Middle?
Edward J. Richardson Middle had 651 students in 2025.
Is Edward J. Richardson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Edward J. Richardson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Edward J. Richardson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.