For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 667 students in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance, CA.
The neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance, CA public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.76, which is more than the California public middle school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21717 Talisman St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4794
Gr: 6-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance, CA include Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance?
the neighborhood of Southwood, Torrance public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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