Schools in 90503 — Torrance, California: 90503 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90503 has 8 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 66.9/100 — 22.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 58.7 to 79.8, a 21.1-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90503 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Anza Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 51.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90503 averages 8.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90503 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90503 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90503 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 66.9/100 | — |
| 90504 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 58.5/100 | -8.4 |
| 90501 | Torrance | 7 | Developing 47.5/100 | -19.4 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 70.0/100 | +3.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90503
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90503 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 90503
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anza Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 51.8% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Towers Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 46.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | West High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 69/100 |
| 4 | Jefferson Middle Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.6% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 41.6% | Solid 66/100 |
| 6 | Madrona Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 7 | Victor Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 38.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 8 | Fern Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 32.1% | Solid 59/100 |
Schools in 90503 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