Jefferson Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90503 · Torrance Unified
#180 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#3256 of 15,369 nationally
About Jefferson Middle
Jefferson 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 674 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 180th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 674.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; Jefferson Middle ranks 11th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.0
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 Jefferson Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Anza Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students · 729 m away
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students · 1.1 km away
LAUNCH Preschool
Torrance · Public other
· 1.1 km away
Madrona Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students · 1.3 km away
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 1.4 km away
Victor Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students · 1.6 km away
West High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,775 students · 1.9 km away
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 1.9 km away
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 2.0 km away
Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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673 students
Bernal Intermediate
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675 students
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
Salida · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Natomas Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Middle a good school?
Jefferson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #180 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 Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Jefferson Middle ranks #180 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #3256 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle had 674 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.