Adams Middle vs Philip Magruder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Middle
Redondo Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,165 students
Philip Magruder Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Adams Middle Redondo Beach, California | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,334 | #345 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2170 of 15,369 | #6350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 51% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 56.0).
- •Adams Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Adams Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Adams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 50.9%).
- •Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 27.6).
- •Adams Middle is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 635.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams Middle better than Philip Magruder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Middle ranks higher (76.0 vs 56.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adams Middle and Philip Magruder Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Middle: 1,165. Philip Magruder Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Middle and Philip Magruder Middle rank in California?
Adams Middle is 124th of 1,334 and Philip Magruder Middle is 345th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).