Alexander Fleming Middle vs Edward J. Richardson Middle
Alexander Fleming Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.9/10 compared to 6.8/10. Alexander Fleming Middle is significantly larger with 1,122 students, about 1.7× the size of Edward J. Richardson Middle (649). In math proficiency, Edward J. Richardson Middle leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Alexander Fleming Middle
Lomita, CA
8.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,122 students
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance, CA
6.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
649 students
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| Metric | Alexander Fleming Middle | Edward J. Richardson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.6% | 17.6% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 5.6 |
| State Rank | #239 of 9,557 | #3,960 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 98th | 59th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Alexander Fleming Middle | Edward J. Richardson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lomita (90717) | Torrance (90505) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,984 | $110,690 |
| Median Home Value | $793,600 | $1,144,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,874 | $2,338 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.2% | 58.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 29 min |