Bert M. Lynn Middle vs Towers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert M. Lynn Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Towers Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students
| Measure | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance, California | Towers Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,334 | #514 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2942 of 15,369 | #7553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 71.9).
- •Towers Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Bert M. Lynn Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Towers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 33%).
- •Bert M. Lynn Middle does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 26.0).
- •Bert M. Lynn Middle is the larger school with 612 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 Bert M. Lynn Middle better than Towers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Towers Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 71.9 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 Bert M. Lynn Middle and Towers Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bert M. Lynn Middle: 612. Towers Elementary: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bert M. Lynn Middle and Towers Elementary rank in California?
Bert M. Lynn Middle is 158th of 1,334 and Towers Elementary is 514th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).