Adams Middle vs Towers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Adams Middle Redondo Beach, California | Towers Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,334 | #514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2170 of 15,369 | #7553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,165 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 79% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.0 vs 75.7).
- •Towers Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Adams Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Adams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 20.5%).
- •Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.0).
- •Adams Middle is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 599.
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 Towers Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adams Middle and Towers Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Middle: 1,165. Towers Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Middle and Towers Elementary rank in California?
Adams Middle is 124th of 1,334 and Towers Elementary is 514th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).