Schools in 90503 — Torrance, California: 90503 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90503 has 8 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 65.3/100 — 24.7 points above the state average of 40.6 (a state average weighted to 90503's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 53.2 to 76.8, a 23.6-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 77 and 51.8% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 19.6%, itself weighted to 90503's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90503's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +84 scale-score points across 4 schools in 90503 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 90503 averages 8.5%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 90503's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90503 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90503 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90503 | Torrance | — | 8 | 65.3/100 | — |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach | 1.3 | 5 | 66.8/100 | +1.5 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 1.8 | 8 | 68.9/100 | +3.5 |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach | 2.2 | 6 | 63.8/100 | -1.5 |
| 90504 | Torrance | 2.6 | 8 | 55.5/100 | -9.8 |
| 90501 | Torrance | 2.7 | 6 | 50.3/100 | -15.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90503
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 90503 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anza Elementary Torrance Unified | 51.8% | 98th percentile · StrongScope Score 77/100 |
| 2 | Towers Elementary Torrance Unified | 46.4% | 95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100 |
| 3 | Victor Elementary Torrance Unified | 38.2% | 82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
| 4 | Fern Elementary Torrance Unified | 32.1% | 80th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Middle Torrance Unified | 39.6% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100 |
| 2 | Bert M. Lynn Middle Torrance Unified | 41.6% | 91st percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100 |
| 3 | Madrona Middle Torrance Unified | 29.4% | 88th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West High Torrance Unified | 41.0% | 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100 |
Schools in 90503 on the map
Open these schools 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