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7.0 avg / 10

Torrance Unified School District

School District · Torrance, California

Students: 22,109
Teachers (FTE): 890

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

31

17 elem, 8 mid, 6 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,134

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#152 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,134

$2,513 vs California median

District size

22,109 students

Much larger than California median

About Torrance Unified

Torrance Unified is a Torrance, California school district serving 31 schools. The district educates 22,109 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.8:1. The district invests $15,134 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.0/10, Torrance Unified is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Howard Wood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Torrance Unified students show an average math proficiency of 59.8% and ELA proficiency of 62.9%.

The district includes 17 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Torrance Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 59.8%
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ELA Proficiency 62.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Torrance Unified with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Torrance
Total Enrollment
22,109
Teachers (FTE)
890
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Torrance Unified?

Torrance Unified has 31 schools in total — 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Torrance Unified?

The average composite rating for Torrance Unified is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Torrance Unified?

Torrance Unified spends $15,134 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Torrance Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Torrance Unified is 24.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Torrance Unified?

Howard Wood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Torrance Unified with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Torrance Unified?

Across schools in Torrance Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Torrance Unified compare to other districts in California?

Torrance Unified has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
59.8%
ELA Proficiency
62.9%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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