Schools in 90504 — Torrance, California: 90504 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
90504 has 8 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 14.8 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 90504's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 43.3 to 74.2, a 30.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90504 schools perform
The top-ranked school is North High with a Scope Score of 74 and 39.5% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 33.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.1%, itself weighted to 90504's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 90504's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 5 schools in 90504 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 90504 averages 9.4%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 90504's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90504 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90504 | Torrance | — | 8 | 55.5/100 | — |
| 90260 | Lawndale | 1.9 | 12 | 42.7/100 | -12.8 |
| 90249 | Gardena | 1.9 | 4 | 48.5/100 | -7.0 |
| 90248 | Gardena | 2.0 | 3 | 42.3/100 | -13.2 |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach | 2.2 | 6 | 63.8/100 | +8.3 |
| 90247 | Gardena | 2.5 | 7 | 38.3/100 | -17.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90504
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90504 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 90504
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 43.4% | Strong 65/100 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 47.0% | Strong 62/100 |
| 3 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 27.3% | Strong 51/100 |
| 4 | Edison Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 27.5% | Solid 47/100 |
| 5 | Yukon Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 28.1% | Solid 43/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casimir Middle Torrance Unified Culture First | 32.5% | Strong 54/100 |
| 2 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Solid 47/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Strong 74/100 |
Schools in 90504 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