Schools in 90504 — Torrance, California: 90504 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90504 has 8 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 58.5/100 — 13.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.6 to 69.4, a 21.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90504 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Arlington Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 43.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 33.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90504 averages 9.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90504 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90504 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 58.5/100 | — |
| 90503 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 66.9/100 | +8.4 |
| 90505 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 70.0/100 | +11.5 |
| 90501 | Torrance | 7 | Developing 47.5/100 | -11.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90504
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90504 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 90504
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 43.4% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | North High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Solid 67/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 47.0% | Solid 64/100 |
| 4 | Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 27.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Casimir Middle Torrance Unified Culture First | 32.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Edison Elementary Torrance Unified Culture First | 27.5% | Solid 53/100 |
| 7 | Philip Magruder Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 23.9% | Solid 51/100 |
| 8 | Yukon Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 28.1% | Developing 48/100 |
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