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Torrance · 90503

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Anza ElementaryWest HighTowers ElementaryJefferson MiddleBert M. Lynn MiddleMadrona MiddleVictor ElementaryFern Elementary90503N ↑
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90503 at a glance

90503 (Torrance) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

4Elementary schools3Middle schools1High school
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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4 comparable schools · average 64.2/100 · range 53.2–76.8

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 63.3/100 · range 59.1–66.6

High schools

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1 comparable schools · average 75.8/100 · range 75.8–75.8

Explore ZIP codes near 90503

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90277Redondo Beach51.3 mi
90505Torrance81.8 mi
90278Redondo Beach62.2 mi
90504Torrance82.6 mi
90501Torrance62.7 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Strong All-Around 2Growth Engine 2Solid Base 2High Ceiling 1On the Rise 1
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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 90503

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Elementary schools in 90503 · 4 schools

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Anza Elementary
Torrance Unified High Ceiling
51.8%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 77/100
Towers Elementary
Torrance Unified Growth Engine
46.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Victor Elementary
Torrance Unified Solid Base
38.2%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Fern Elementary
Torrance Unified On the Rise
32.1%80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100

Middle schools in 90503 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Jefferson Middle
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
39.6%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
Bert M. Lynn Middle
Torrance Unified Solid Base
41.6%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100
Madrona Middle
Torrance Unified Growth Engine
29.4%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100

High schools in 90503 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
West High
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
41.0%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90503?
This SchoolScope directory lists 8 public schools in 90503 (Torrance) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90503?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Anza Elementary (77/100). Middle: Jefferson Middle (67/100). High: West High (76/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90503 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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