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Torrance · 90505

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Walteria ElementaryEdward J. Richardson MiddleSouth HighCalle Mayor MiddleRiviera ElementaryHickory ElementaryJoseph Arnold ElementarySeaside Elementary90505N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90505 at a glance

90505 (Torrance) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

5Elementary schools2Middle 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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5 comparable schools · average 65.5/100 · range 56.7–79.2

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 74.6/100 · range 74.1–75.1

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

1 comparable schools · average 74.3/100 · range 74.3–74.3

Explore ZIP codes near 90505

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90503Torrance82.1 mi
90501Torrance62.1 mi
90277Redondo Beach52.4 mi
90717Lomita32.4 mi
90710Harbor City53.0 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 4Solid Base 2High Ceiling 1Growth Engine 1
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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 90505

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Elementary schools in 90505 · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Walteria Elementary
Torrance Unified High Ceiling
57.6%98th percentile · StrongScope Score 79/100
Riviera Elementary
Torrance Unified Growth Engine
49.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Hickory Elementary
Torrance Unified Solid Base
46.2%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
Joseph Arnold Elementary
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
38.6%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Seaside Elementary
Torrance Unified Solid Base
48.0%84th percentile · StrongScope Score 57/100

Middle schools in 90505 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
46.8%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Calle Mayor Middle
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
49.7%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100

High schools in 90505 · 1 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
South High
Torrance Unified Strong All-Around
39.1%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
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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 90505?
This SchoolScope directory lists 8 public schools in 90505 (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 90505?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Walteria Elementary (79/100). Middle: Edward J. Richardson Middle (75/100). High: South High (74/100). 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 90505 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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