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Schools in 90501 — Torrance, California

90501 has 4 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 53.7 — 8.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 50.4 to 59.6, a 9.2-point spread.

How 90501 schools perform

Torrance 90501's 4 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 53.7 — 8.2 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Howard Wood Elementary with a composite of 59.6 and 29.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 28.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 90501 averages 14.4%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
53.7
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
9.2
50.4 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
28.2%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
4
With composite scores

How 90501 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 90501
90501 Torrance 4 53.7
90503 Torrance 4 63.7 +10.0
90504 Torrance 5 58.9 +5.2
90505 Torrance 5 67.5 +13.7

All schools in 90501

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Howard Wood Elementary
Torrance Unified
Los Angeles 59.6 29.8% 52.5% 7.2% 0.0%
2 John Adams Elementary
Torrance Unified
Los Angeles 53.5 30.1% 54.5% 14.9% 0.0%
3 Torrance Elementary
Torrance Unified
Los Angeles 51.4 23.0% 50.9% 15.0% 1.0%
4 Halldale Elementary
Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles 50.4 30.1% 53.4% 20.4% 0.0%

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