Enrollment
635
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Torrance, CA
Philip Magruder Middle
Federal NCES profile for Philip Magruder Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063942006566
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philip Magruder Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Torrance · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for California
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip Magruder Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip Magruder Middle ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Torrance, CA.
School address
District: Torrance Unified · California
NCES ID 063942006566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philip Magruder Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philip Magruder Middle
Philip Magruder Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Torrance, California, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 87% of California schools and 23% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #400.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1924 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Torrance Unified spends $13,194 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Torrance's middle schools, it stands alongside Madrona Middle (678 students): Philip Magruder Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 25.1:1).
Torrance Unified also operates Torrance High (1,879 students) and North High (1,812 students) alongside Philip Magruder Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Philip Magruder Middle compares
Philip Magruder Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in California - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
Asian 20.6%
White 12.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Philip Magruder Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Torrance Unified, which includes Philip Magruder Middle.
$13,194
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 52.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Philip Magruder Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philip Magruder Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,879
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Philip Magruder Middle
How many students attend Philip Magruder Middle?
Philip Magruder Middle has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Torrance, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip Magruder Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip Magruder Middle is 26.5:1, which is 23% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip Magruder Middle?
45.3% of students at Philip Magruder Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip Magruder Middle?
The largest demographic group at Philip Magruder Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Torrance, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip Magruder Middle?
Philip Magruder Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philip Magruder Middle rank among middle schools in Torrance?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip Magruder Middle ranks #8 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.
Is Philip Magruder Middle a good school?
Philip Magruder Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Torrance Unified?
Besides Philip Magruder 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.
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