Jefferson Middle
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
145th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
21717 Talisman St., Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794NCES ID 063942002213Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 671 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 645 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1993, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.9% | 34.3% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 25.6% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| White | 35.1% | 19.5% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 12.7% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 4.1% | 7.3% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 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 $1.30M in zip 90503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jefferson Middle
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ELA 47% ▼25 · Math 46% ▼18Compare
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.