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Edward J. Richardson Middle School vs. J. H. Hull Middle School

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School Overview

School
Edward J. Richardson Middle School
23751 Nancy Lee Ln.
Torrance, CA 90505
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
J. H. Hull Middle School
2080 West 231st St.
Torrance, CA 90501
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Edward J. Richardson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades 6-8, Edward J. Richardson Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 597 students in grades 6-8, J. H. Hull Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
649 students
597 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward J. Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J. H. Hull Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward J. Richardson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J. H. Hull Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward J. Richardson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J. H. Hull Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Richardson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J. H. Hull Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1397 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#3487 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward J. Richardson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J. H. Hull Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward J. Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. H. Hull Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward J. Richardson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J. H. Hull Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Torrance Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edward J. Richardson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J. H. Hull Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
202
191
Grade 7 Students
229
226
Grade 8 Students
218
180

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
34%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J. H. Hull Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Torrance Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward J. Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J. H. Hull Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J. H. Hull Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward J. Richardson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J. H. Hull Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Torrance Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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