- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
Calle Mayor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Calle Mayor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063942006553
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calle Mayor Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Calle Mayor Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calle Mayor Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Calle Mayor Middle held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063942006553 · Torrance, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 21.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Calle Mayor Middle held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Calle Mayor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Torrance High
Torrance High
1,879 students
- North High
North High
1,812 students
- West High
West High
1,775 students
- South High
South High
1,734 students
- Victor Element
Victor Elementary
965 students
- This school 626
Calle Mayor Middle
626 students
What this shows Calle Mayor Middle reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calle Mayor Middle compares
Calle Mayor Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 18.8%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Calle Mayor Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Torrance Unified reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calle Mayor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calle Mayor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,734
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Torrance
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Madrona Middle
Standard public school
678 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
674 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Edward J. Richardson Middle
Standard public school
651 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Philip Magruder Middle
Standard public school
635 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
J. H. Hull Middle
Standard public school
621 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Casimir Middle
Standard public school
617 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calle Mayor Middle
How many students attend Calle Mayor Middle?
Calle Mayor Middle has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calle Mayor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calle Mayor Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calle Mayor Middle?
18.9% of students at Calle Mayor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calle Mayor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Calle Mayor Middle is Asian at 42.8% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calle Mayor Middle?
Calle Mayor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calle Mayor Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Calle Mayor Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Torrance on the city page.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides Calle Mayor Middle, Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students), North High (1,812 students), and West High (1,775 students). See the Torrance Unified district page for the complete list.