For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,126 students in Torrance, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA are Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Calle Mayor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Torrance, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA include Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Calle Mayor Middle School. Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Torrance?
9 public middle schools are located in Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance?
Torrance public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Torrance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Torrance include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Bert M. Lynn Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Philip Magruder Middle School vs. Casimir Middle School
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