For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,047 students in Torrance, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA are Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Calle Mayor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Torrance have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Torrance, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #33.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #55.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #77.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #99.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Torrance, CA include Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Calle Mayor Middle School. Torrance has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Torrance?
9 public middle schools are located in Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance?
Torrance public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Torrance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Torrance include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Bert M. Lynn Middle School, Bert M. Lynn Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Philip Magruder Middle School vs. Casimir Middle School
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