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Jefferson Middle

Torrance, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
21717 Talisman St., Torrance, CA 90503(310) 533-4794
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

671 students tested

72.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 70.7% did.

  • Exceeded36.7%
  • Met35.7%
  • Nearly met16.4%
  • Not met11.2%

Math

671 students tested

64.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 60.3% did.

  • Exceeded42.9%
  • Met21.3%
  • Nearly met19.2%
  • Not met16.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year669696
Suspended in or out of school2.4% · 162.4% · 17
Suspensions2617
Violence with injury60
Violence without injury166
Weapons12
Drugs39
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall668641
Suspended out of school3.9% · 262.7% · 17
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.1% · 10.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

6.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted663689
Chronically absent5.9% · 396.2% · 43

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

645 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino25.6%
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White19.5%
x
Black or African American7.3%
x
Asian34.3%
x
Two or More Races12.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 063942002213

District
Torrance Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
645 students
Teachers (FTE)
24

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