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Best Torrance Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert M. Lynn Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4495
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Casimir Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17220 Casimir Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4498
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Madrona Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21364 Madrona Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4562
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Gene Drevno Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2291 West Washington Ave.
Torrance, CA 90509
(310) 972-6962
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Philip Magruder Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 West 185th St.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 533-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
J. H. Hull Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-4516
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

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?

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