How is Jefferson Middle School rated?

Jefferson Middle School holds a A rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Torrance Unified School District is rated A overall.

How do students at Jefferson Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Jefferson Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 72% in English Language Arts, 64% in Math and 62% in Science.

What grades does Jefferson Middle School serve?

Jefferson Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

674 students attend Jefferson Middle School, up from 646 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 26.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Jefferson Middle School?

TopHap matches 3,680 residential properties to Jefferson Middle School in and around Torrance. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Jefferson Middle School is part of Torrance Unified School District, which reports 32 schools, 22,023 students and $13,141 of spending per student.

Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Torrance, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated A, with 674 students and a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 72% in English Language Arts, 64% in Math and 62% in Science.

ATopHap school rating

Rating: A
Grades: 6–8
Enrollment: 674
Students per teacher: 26.6:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts72%

Math64%

Science62%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Asian33%

Hispanic27%

White19%

Two or more races13%

Black7%

Pacific Islander0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch: 32%
Enrollment change vs prior year: +4.3%
Prior-year enrollment: 646

Homes assigned to this school

3,680 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Jefferson Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 21717 Talisman St, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 533-4794
Website: jefferson.tusd.org
Setting: City - Medium
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 063942002213

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School district

Torrance Unified School District

District rating: A
Schools: 32
Students: 22,023
Spending per student: $13,141
Teachers (FTE): 876
Grades: K–12

See every school in Torrance Unified School District