Torch Middle School
- Torch Middle School serves 624 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Torch Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Torch Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Torch Middle School's student population of 624 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 624 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Torch Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Torch Middle School is 0.13, which is less 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 | #7024 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bassett Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Torch Middle School is Bassett Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edgewood Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. E. Van Wig Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Puente Bassett Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,012 student
0.6 miles
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-2800 0.6 9-12 1,012 - La Puente J. E. Van Wig Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 425 students
0.6 miles
1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-8000 0.6 K-5 425 - La Puente Sunkist Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 447 students
0.6 miles
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7700 0.6 K-5 447 - La Puente Nueva Vista Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 48 students
0.8 miles
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-3177 0.8 10-12 48 - La Puente Edgewood Academy Grades: K-8 | 576 students
0.9 miles
14135 E. Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 931-7800 0.9 K-8 576
School Reviews
| 5 We went today to the christmas concert in Torch middle school. The choir songs were really good, the band played some jazz and had a good performance. My only complaint is to the organization, they invited too many people without having enough chairs, we had no programs, and the next time it would be good to have a host to inform us what music and performers are on stage. - Posted by Parent - tzium |
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
