Schools in 90501 — Torrance, California
90501 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.1 — 4.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.4 to 73.3, a 61.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Torrance High with a Scope Score of 73 and 35.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 90501 averages 20.9%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 90501 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90501
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90501 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90501
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrance High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 73 | Los Angeles | 35.7% | 65.6% | 12.0% | 2.0% |
| 2 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 54 | Los Angeles | 29.6% | 52.3% | 8.1% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Halldale Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 53 | Los Angeles | 30.1% | 53.4% | 20.2% | 0.1% |
| 4 | John Adams Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 52 | Los Angeles | 30.1% | 54.5% | 15.2% | 0.1% |
| 5 | Torrance Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 47 | Los Angeles | 22.9% | 50.8% | 15.2% | 1.0% |
| 6 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 44 | Los Angeles | 20.4% | 46.5% | 15.8% | 6.6% |
| 7 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 12 | Los Angeles | 0.0% | 4.1% | 60.1% | 6.2% |
Schools in 90501 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 90501
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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