Casimir Middle vs Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casimir Middle
Torrance Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
617 students
Edison Elementary
Torrance Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
466 students
| Measure | Casimir Middle Torrance, California | Edison Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 1,334 | #1300 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5307 of 15,369 | #17346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6β8 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 617 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.8 vs 61.2).
- β’Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- β’Casimir Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- β’Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 44.1%).
- β’Casimir Middle does better on students per teacher (25.7 vs 27.4).
- β’Casimir Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 466.
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 Casimir Middle better than Edison 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 Casimir Middle and Edison Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casimir Middle: 617. Edison Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casimir Middle and Edison Elementary rank in California?
Casimir Middle is 298th of 1,334 and Edison Elementary is 1300th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).