Schools in 90505 — Torrance, California
90505 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.1 — 28.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 63.5 to 81.7, a 18.2-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90505 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Walteria Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 46.9% 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 90505 averages 8.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 90505 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 90505
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90505 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 90505
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walteria Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 82 | Los Angeles | 57.6% | 82.6% | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| 2 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 77 | Los Angeles | 46.8% | 74.1% | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 75 | Los Angeles | 49.7% | 75.9% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 4 | South High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 75 | Los Angeles | 39.1% | 68.3% | 12.1% | 2.3% |
| 5 | Riviera Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 73 | Los Angeles | 49.4% | 72.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 6 | Hickory Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 67 | Los Angeles | 46.2% | 68.8% | 8.7% | 0.3% |
| 7 | Seaside Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 65 | Los Angeles | 48.0% | 71.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| 8 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 63 | Los Angeles | 38.6% | 65.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% |
Schools in 90505 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 90505
- 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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