Schools in 90503 — Torrance, California
90503 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.0 — 24.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 56.8 to 77.5, a 20.7-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90503 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Anza Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 51.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.0% 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 90503 averages 8.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90503 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90503
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90503 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 90503
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anza Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 77 | Los Angeles | 51.8% | 76.8% | 7.4% | 0.4% |
| 2 | West High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 76 | Los Angeles | 41.0% | 68.8% | 8.9% | 1.7% |
| 3 | Towers Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 75 | Los Angeles | 46.4% | 76.0% | 5.4% | 0.4% |
| 4 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 70 | Los Angeles | 41.6% | 71.2% | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| 5 | Jefferson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | Los Angeles | 39.6% | 68.2% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| 6 | Madrona Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 61 | Los Angeles | 29.4% | 60.3% | 10.5% | 0.8% |
| 7 | Victor Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 60 | Los Angeles | 38.2% | 65.6% | 13.7% | 0.6% |
| 8 | Fern Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 57 | Los Angeles | 32.1% | 56.9% | 10.4% | 0.3% |
Schools in 90503 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 90503
- 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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