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23751 Nancy Lee Lane, Torrance, CA 90505-5416
Summary
Edward J. Richardson Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
70.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 47/1,204 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 84/1,204 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 651 |
| Low-Income Students | 122 (18.7%) |
| English Learners | 37 (5.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 76.0% to 83.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
30.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 79.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 85%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 66.4% to 77.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed as non-low-income results fell, while low-income results were unchanged.
English Learners vs English Native
27.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Edward J. Richardson Middle compare within the district?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Edward J. Richardson Middle rank in California?
Edward J. Richardson Middle ranks No. 47 of 1,204 in reading and No. 84 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Edward J. Richardson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 8 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.7% meet the reading standard and 55.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Edward J. Richardson Middle compare with other schools in Torrance?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does Edward J. Richardson Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Edward J. Richardson Middle is No. 9 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Richardson MiddleThis school | 70.1% | 81.1% |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle | 65.5% | 70.0% |
| Calle Mayor Middle | 74.7% | 77.9% |
