Edison Elementary vs Philip Magruder Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 574 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Philip Magruder Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Torrance, California | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 5,693 | #345 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17346 of 50,301 | #6350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 56.0).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 50.9%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.4 vs 27.6).
- •Philip Magruder Middle is the larger school with 635 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 Edison Elementary better than Philip Magruder Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (61.2 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 Edison Elementary and Philip Magruder Middle?
About 574 m in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 466. Philip Magruder Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and Philip Magruder Middle rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 1300th of 5,693 and Philip Magruder Middle is 345th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).