Casimir Middle School
Tel:
(310) 533-4498
Casimir Middle School serves 667 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Casimir Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Casimir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Casimir Middle School's student population of 667 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Casimir Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Casimir Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1674 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 37% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Torrance Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance Arlington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 594 students
0.4 miles
17800 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4510 0.4 K-5 594 - Torrance Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 465 students
0.5 miles
2418 W. 166th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4464 0.5 K-5 465 - Torrance Evelyn Carr Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 361 students
0.7 miles
3404 W. 168th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4467 0.7 K-5 361 - Torrance North High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,846 student
0.9 miles
3620 W. 182nd St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4412 0.9 9-12 1,846 - Torrance Yukon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 281 students
0.9 miles
17815 Yukon Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4477 0.9 K-5 281
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