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 60.6/100 — 16.9 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Walteria Elementary at 82/100, where 57.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Torrance schools average 36.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 20 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 20 | Solid 60.6/100 | 36.9% | +16.9 |
| High | 5 | Solid 61.9/100 | 31.0% | +14.4 |
| Middle | 8 | Solid 63.2/100 | 35.5% | +22.7 |
How Torrance schools compare
Torrance has 20 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.6/100 — 16.9 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Walteria Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 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 21.6%.
Chronic absenteeism in Torrance averages 10.7% — below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Torrance
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Every school in Torrance
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walteria Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Anza Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 51.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 3 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Strong 77/100 |
| 4 | West High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Strong 76/100 |
| 5 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 49.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 6 | South High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.1% | Strong 75/100 |
| 7 | Towers Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 46.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 8 | North High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 73/100 |
| 9 | Torrance High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 35.7% | Strong 73/100 |
| 10 | Riviera Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 49.4% | Strong 73/100 |
| 11 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 41.6% | Solid 70/100 |
| 12 | Arlington Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 43.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 13 | Jefferson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 14 | Hickory Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 46.2% | Solid 67/100 |
| 15 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 47.0% | Solid 67/100 |
| 16 | Seaside Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 48.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 17 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 38.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 18 | Madrona Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 29.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 19 | Casimir Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 32.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 20 | Victor Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 38.2% | Solid 60/100 |
| 21 | Van Deene Avenue Elementary Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around | 31.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 22 | Fern Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 32.1% | Solid 57/100 |
| 23 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 27.3% | Solid 56/100 |
| 24 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 29.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 25 | Edison Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 27.5% | Solid 54/100 |
| 26 | Halldale Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Solid 53/100 |
| 27 | John Adams Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Solid 52/100 |
| 28 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Developing 50/100 |
| 29 | Yukon Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 28.1% | Developing 49/100 |
| 30 | Torrance Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 22.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 31 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 32 | Meyler Street Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 33 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 12/100 |
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