Torrance Unified School District

2335 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, CA 90501-3420
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Torrance Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 21,798 students in Torrance Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Torrance Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
32 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
21,798 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
938 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Torrance Unified School District, which is ranked #810 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1115 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Torrance Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Torrance Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Torrance Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Torrance Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
29 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7,243 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
33%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,144 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
927 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
4,334 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
20%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
95 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,026 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,619
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,460
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,485
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,538
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,516
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,564
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,620
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,599
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,752
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,843
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,890
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,891
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,021
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,724 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$350 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Torrance Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$299 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Torrance Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,040
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Torrance Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,724
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Torrance Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Torrance Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4651 Sharynne Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4532
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Anza Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21400 Ellinwood Dr.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4559
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Walteria Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 76%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24456 Madison St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4487
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2800 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4672
Grades: K-5
| 849 students
Rank: #55.
Towers Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5600 Towers St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4535
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Arlington Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #77.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
Math: 66% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #88.
West High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 75%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20401 Victor St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4299
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #99.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1010.
Riviera Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Paseo De Arena
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4460
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #1313.
Edison Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 65%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4513
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1414.
John Adams Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 238th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4480
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1515.
Casimir Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 66%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1616.
Fern Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 61%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1314 Fern Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4506
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1717.
North High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #1818.
Yukon Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #1919.
Madrona Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Howard Wood Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 W. 235th St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4484
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Joseph Arnold Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
South High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,962 students
Rank: #2323.
Philip Magruder Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #2424.
Torrance High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Carson St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4396
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #2525.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2291 W. Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2626.
Evelyn Carr Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #2727.
J. H. Hull Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 46%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2080 W. 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2828.
Torrance Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2125 Lincoln Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4500
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2929.
Victor Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Grades: K-5
| 962 students
Rank: #3030.
Calle Mayor Middle School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #3131.
Shery (Kurt T.) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Vine St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Launch Preschool
4000 W. 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4769
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District manages 32 public schools serving 21,798 students.
What is the rank of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District is ranked #810 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance Unified School District?
33% of Torrance Unified School District students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Torrance Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,724 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 32 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 21,798 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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