Seaside Elementary School
Seaside Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Seaside Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Seaside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Seaside Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Seaside Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Seaside Elementary School is 0.72, 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 | #562 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 35% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Seaside Elementary School is South High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Calle Mayor Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Torrance Calle Mayor Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 782 students10
0.3 miles
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548 0.3 6-8 782 - Torrance Joseph Arnold Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 700 students10
0.4 miles
4100 227th St.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4524 0.4 K-5 700 - Torrance Edward J. Richardson Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 715 students10
0.7 miles
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790 0.7 6-8 715 - Torrance South High School Math: 63% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,042 students10
0.7 miles
4801 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4352 0.7 9-12 2,042
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