Edward J. Richardson Middle vs Alexander Fleming 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.
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance, CA
6.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
649 students
Alexander Fleming Middle
Lomita, CA
8.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,122 students
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| Metric | Edward J. Richardson Middle | Alexander Fleming Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.6% | 87.6% |
| Environment Score | 5.6 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #3,960 of 9,557 | #239 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 59th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Edward J. Richardson Middle | Alexander Fleming Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Torrance (90505) | Lomita (90717) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,690 | $92,984 |
| Median Home Value | $1,144,000 | $793,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,338 | $1,874 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.7% | 37.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 12.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 26 min |