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2080 West 231st Street, Torrance, CA 90501-5448
Summary
J. H. Hull Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 47.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 494/1,204 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 292/1,204 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 28:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 621 |
| Low-Income Students | 329 (53.0%) |
| English Learners | 83 (13.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period.
•Math +10.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.4% to 53.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 51.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 42.9% to 54.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 J. H. Hull Middle compare within the district?
J. H. Hull Middle is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does J. H. Hull Middle rank in California?
J. H. Hull Middle ranks No. 494 of 1,204 in reading and No. 292 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 J. H. Hull Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math among 8 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.4% meet the reading standard and 36.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does J. H. Hull Middle compare with other schools in Torrance?
J. H. Hull Middle is No. 8 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does J. H. Hull Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
J. H. Hull Middle is No. 104 in reading and No. 61 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 |
|---|---|---|
| J. H. Hull MiddleThis school | 47.6% | 49.4% |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle | 65.5% | 70.0% |
| Calle Mayor Middle | 74.7% | 77.9% |
