- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
Madrona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Madrona 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 063942006565
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madrona Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. 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
- 25.1:1
- large classes for California
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madrona Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Madrona Middle held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 063942006565 · Torrance, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 25.1:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Torrance High (1,879 students)
Madrona Middle held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Madrona 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 678
Madrona Middle
678 students
What this shows Madrona Middle reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madrona Middle compares
Madrona 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in California - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 16.1%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Madrona 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 Madrona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madrona 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.
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
Calle Mayor Middle
Standard public school
626 students 21.6:1 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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madrona Middle
How many students attend Madrona Middle?
Madrona Middle has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrona Middle is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madrona Middle?
19.6% of students at Madrona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madrona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Madrona Middle is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madrona Middle?
Madrona 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 Madrona Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Madrona 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 Madrona 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.