Schools in 90505 — Torrance, California: 90505 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90505 has 8 ranked schools in Torrance, averaging a Scope Score of 70.0/100 — 25.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 59.1 to 82.1, a 23.0-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90505 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Walteria Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 57.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 46.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90505 averages 8.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90505 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90505 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90505 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 70.0/100 | — |
| 90504 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 58.5/100 | -11.5 |
| 90503 | Torrance | 8 | Solid 66.9/100 | -3.1 |
| 90501 | Torrance | 7 | Developing 47.5/100 | -22.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90505
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90505 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 90505
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walteria Elementary Torrance Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Edward J. Richardson Middle Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 46.8% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Riviera Elementary Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 49.4% | Strong 74/100 |
| 4 | Calle Mayor Middle Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 49.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 5 | South High Torrance Unified Strong All-Around | 39.1% | Solid 67/100 |
| 6 | Hickory Elementary Torrance Unified Building Momentum | 46.2% | Solid 66/100 |
| 7 | Joseph Arnold Elementary Torrance Unified Growth Engine | 38.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 8 | Seaside Elementary Torrance Unified Solid Base | 48.0% | Solid 59/100 |
Schools in 90505 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