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Philip Magruder Middle School vs. Casimir Middle School

Should I attend Philip Magruder Middle School or Casimir Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Philip Magruder Middle School
4100 W. 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Casimir Middle School
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Philip Magruder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Casimir Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Philip Magruder Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, Casimir Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
528 students
640 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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Test Scores

51%
(18-19 School Year Data)
53%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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63%
(18-19 School Year Data)
66%
(18-19 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
179
202
Grade 7 Students
155
206
Grade 8 Students
194
232

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
20%
37%
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% Hispanic
49%
40%
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% Black
11%
4%
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% White
14%
8%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
10%
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0.69
0.69
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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