Edward J. Richardson Middle
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
94th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
23751 Nancy Lee Ln., Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4790NCES ID 063942002214Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Edward J. Richardson Middle 94th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 93% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 93th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 649 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 649 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33.0% | 34.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 50.1% | 33.3% | ▼ 16.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 17.1% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 13.9% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1993. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 90505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Edward J. Richardson Middle in?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Edward J. Richardson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward J. Richardson Middle 94th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edward J. Richardson Middle?
Asian 34%, White 33%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 14% (649 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward J. Richardson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90505 is $1.43M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.