Jefferson Middle
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades 6-8
145th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
Jefferson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle 145th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2015 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Jefferson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 671 students tested
Jefferson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 645 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33.6% | 34.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 25.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 29.2% | 19.5% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 12.7% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 5.2% | 7.3% | ▲ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Middle
Typical home value $1.30M in zip 90503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jefferson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Madrona MiddleTorrance Unified · 0.7 mi away237th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 55% - 10Calle Mayor MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.2 mi away75th of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 73% - 10Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.4 mi away118th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 9Parras (Nick G.) MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 1.5 mi away173rd of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 63% - 10Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away94th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 68% - 8Philip Magruder MiddleTorrance Unified · 2.2 mi away386th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 9Adams MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 2.4 mi away141st of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 7J. H. Hull MiddleTorrance Unified · 2.6 mi away420th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Middle in?
Jefferson Middle is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Jefferson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Middle 145th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle?
Asian 34%, Hispanic 26%, White 20%, Two or more races 13% (645 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90503 is $1.30M 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.