Schools in 90501 — Torrance, California: 90501 schools average 2.7 points above the state — but the range is 55.6 points wide.
90501 has 7 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 47.5/100 — 2.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 11.2 to 66.8, a 55.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Torrance High with a Scope Score of 67 and 35.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 24.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90501 averages 20.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90501 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90501 | Torrance | 7 | Developing 47.5/100 | — |
| 90503 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 66.9/100 | +19.4 |
| 90504 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 58.5/100 | +11.0 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 70.0/100 | +22.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90501
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90501 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 90501
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrance High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 35.7% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Halldale Elementary Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Howard Wood Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 29.6% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | John Adams Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 30.1% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Torrance Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 22.9% | Developing 49/100 |
| 6 | J. H. Hull Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 20.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation) Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 11/100 |
Schools in 90501 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.
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