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21717 Talisman Street, Torrance, CA 90503-6441
Summary
Jefferson Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
59.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 156/1,204 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 177/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 674 |
| Low-Income Students | 217 (32.2%) |
| English Learners | 69 (10.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and rose 1.0 points over the full period. Math fell 5.0 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math -1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.2% to 78.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.1-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
25.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.8% to 63.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.5-point math income gap is 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
28.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Jefferson Middle compare within the district?
Jefferson Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Jefferson Middle ranks No. 156 of 1,204 in reading and No. 177 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 Jefferson Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math among 8 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.1% meet the reading standard and 37.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jefferson Middle compare with other schools in Torrance?
Jefferson Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Torrance with 2026 results.
Explore schools in TorranceHow does Jefferson Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Jefferson Middle is No. 30 in reading and No. 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson MiddleThis school | 59.2% | 71.7% |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle | 65.5% | 70.0% |
| Calle Mayor Middle | 74.7% | 77.9% |
