Philip Magruder Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Torrance, California 90504 · Torrance Unified
#345 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#6350 of 15,369 nationally
About Philip Magruder Middle
Philip Magruder 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 635 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 56.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 345th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 33 schools in Torrance; Philip Magruder Middle ranks 25th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.6
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 Philip Magruder Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Philip Magruder Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edison Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students · 574 m away
North High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students · 853 m away
Yukon Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students · 1.1 km away
Adams Middle
Redondo Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,165 students · 1.7 km away
Washington Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
776 students · 1.8 km away
William Green Elementary
Lawndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 1.9 km away
Evelyn Carr Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
483 students · 2.0 km away
Bert M. Lynn Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 2.2 km away
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Lawndale · Charter high · Grades 9–12
488 students · 2.3 km away
Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 2.5 km away
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Mae Hensley Junior High
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636 students
John Knight Middle
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Liberty Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Philip Magruder Middle a good school?
Philip Magruder Middle has a Success Index (US) of 56.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #345 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 Philip Magruder Middle rank in California?
Philip Magruder Middle ranks #345 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #6350 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Philip Magruder Middle?
Philip Magruder Middle had 635 students in 2025.
Is Philip Magruder Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Philip Magruder Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Philip Magruder Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Philip Magruder Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.