Casimir Middle School
Tel:
(310)533-4498
- Casimir Middle School serves 692 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Casimir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Casimir Middle School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Casimir Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Casimir Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1789 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 39% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Casimir Middle School is North High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert E. Peary Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arlington Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance Arlington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 585 students
0.4 miles
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)533-4510 0.4 K-5 585 - Torrance Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 469 students
0.5 miles
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)533-4464 0.5 K-5 469 - Torrance Evelyn Carr Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 335 students
0.7 miles
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)533-4467 0.7 K-5 335 - Torrance North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1833 students
0.9 miles
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)533-4412 0.9 9-12 1833 - Torrance Yukon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 292 students
0.9 miles
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310)533-4477 0.9 K-5 292
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