Serving 617 students in grades 6-8, Casimir Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Casimir Middle serves the northeast part of Torrance, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casimir Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Casimir Middle School's student population of 617 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Casimir Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casimir Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1743 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casimir Middle School's ranking?
Casimir Middle School is ranked #1743 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Casimir Middle School often compared to?
Casimir Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philip Magruder Middle School, Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Casimir Middle School?
617 students attend Casimir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Casimir Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casimir Middle School?
Casimir Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Casimir Middle School offer ?
Casimir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Casimir Middle School part of?
Casimir Middle School is part of Torrance Unified School District.
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