Philip Magruder Middle
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades 6-8
386th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Philip Magruder Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Philip Magruder Middle 386th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Philip Magruder Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 625 students tested
Philip Magruder Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 610 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.0% | 51.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 20.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 18.4% | 12.0% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 7.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 6.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Philip Magruder Middle
Typical home value $1.00M in zip 90504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Philip Magruder Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Adams MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 1 mi away141st of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 67% - 10Bert M. Lynn MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.3 mi away118th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 9Casimir MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.5 mi away215th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 57% - 9Madrona MiddleTorrance Unified · 1.9 mi away237th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 55% - 6Will Rogers MiddleLawndale Elementary · 2 mi away555th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 8Jane Addams MiddleLawndale Elementary · 2.1 mi away375th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 9Jefferson MiddleTorrance Unified · 2.2 mi away145th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 64% - 9Parras (Nick G.) MiddleRedondo Beach Unified · 2.3 mi away173rd of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Philip Magruder Middle in?
Philip Magruder Middle is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Philip Magruder Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Philip Magruder Middle 386th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Philip Magruder Middle?
Hispanic 52%, Asian 21%, White 12%, Black 8% (610 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Philip Magruder Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90504 is $1.00M 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.