Calle Mayor Middle vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 412 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
South High
Torrance · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students
| Measure | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance, California | South High Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,334 | #128 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3425 of 15,369 | #3590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 1,734 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.6 vs 68.9).
- •Calle Mayor Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 35.6%).
- •Calle Mayor Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.8).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,734 students compared with 626.
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 Calle Mayor Middle better than South High?
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 Calle Mayor Middle and South High?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calle Mayor Middle: 626. South High: 1,734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calle Mayor Middle and South High rank in California?
Calle Mayor Middle is 190th of 1,334 and South High is 128th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).