Torch Middle School
- Torch Middle School serves 613 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
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 613 students has declined by 14% 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 | 613 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Torch Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Torch Middle School is 0.08, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6271 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bassett Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 1066 students
0.6 miles
755 Ardilla Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626)931-2800 0.6 9-12 1066 - La Puente J. E. Van Wig Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 414 students
0.6 miles
1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626)931-8000 0.6 K-5 414 - La Puente Sunkist Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 472 students
0.6 miles
935 Mayland Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626)931-7700 0.6 K-5 472 - La Puente Nueva Vista Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 45 students
0.8 miles
904 Willow Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626)931-3177 0.8 10-12 45 - La Puente Edgewood Academy Grades: K-8 | 591 students
0.9 miles
14135 E. Fairgrove Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746
(626)931-7800 0.9 K-8 591
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 |
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