Elementary Schools in Torrance, California: Torrance schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Torrance, California has 20 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.1/100 — 17.3 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Walteria Elementary at 79/100, where 57.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Torrance schools average 36.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 20 schools, 5 Growth Engines and 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 20 | Solid 56.1/100 | 36.9% | +17.3 |
| High | 5 | Solid 62.0/100 | 31.0% | +15.5 |
| Middle | 8 | Solid 60.1/100 | 35.5% | +22.1 |
How Torrance schools compare
Torrance has 20 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.1/100 — 17.3 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Walteria Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Torrance schools average 36.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Torrance averages 10.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Torrance
Hidden gems: 7 schools in Torrance are classified as Growth Engine (5) or On the Rise (2) \u2014 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
Every school in Torrance
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walteria Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Anza Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 51.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | West High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Strong 76/100 |
| 4 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Strong 75/100 |
| 5 | South High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.1% | Strong 74/100 |
| 6 | North High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 74/100 |
| 7 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 49.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 8 | Torrance High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 35.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 9 | Towers Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 46.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 10 | Riviera Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 49.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 11 | Jefferson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 12 | Arlington Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 43.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 13 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance Unified Solid Base | 41.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 14 | Hickory Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 46.2% | Solid 62/100 |
| 15 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 47.0% | Solid 62/100 |
| 16 | Madrona Middle Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 29.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 17 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 38.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 18 | Seaside Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 48.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 19 | Victor Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 38.2% | Solid 55/100 |
| 20 | Casimir Middle Torrance Unified Culture First | 32.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 21 | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Growth Engine | 31.7% | Solid 53/100 |
| 22 | Fern Elementary Torrance Unified On the Rise | 32.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 23 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 27.3% | Solid 51/100 |
| 24 | Halldale Elementary Los Angeles Unified On the Rise | 30.1% | Developing 50/100 |
| 25 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 29.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 26 | Edison Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 27.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 27 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 28 | John Adams Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 29 | Yukon Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 28.1% | Developing 43/100 |
| 30 | Torrance Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 22.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 31 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 32 | Meyler Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 33 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 12/100 |
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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.
Private Schools in Torrance
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology