Jefferson Middle vs Seaside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
Seaside Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Jefferson Middle Torrance, California | Seaside Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #180 of 1,334 | #266 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3256 of 15,369 | #4860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 85% |
| city | Torrance | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 70.4).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 62%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Seaside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 32.2%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 27.4).
- •Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 548.
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 Jefferson Middle better than Seaside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seaside Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 70.4 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 Jefferson Middle and Seaside Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Torrance and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Middle: 674. Seaside Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Middle and Seaside Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Middle is 180th of 1,334 and Seaside Elementary is 266th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).