Madrona Middle

678 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Madrona Middle School, located in the Del Amo neighborhood of Torrance, California, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Torrance Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, Madrona aims to prepare its scholars for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various elective options designed to encourage creativity and skill-building.

Beyond the classroom, Madrona Middle School prioritizes campus culture through a variety of extracurricular activities, including student leadership programs, athletics, and performing arts opportunities. The school works closely with the local community and parent organizations to provide resources and enrichment programs that enhance the middle school experience. By focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and character education, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students feel empowered to succeed and transition effectively into their secondary education years.

678

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madrona Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	227
Black	21
Asian	257
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
257 (37.9%)
Hispanic
227 (33.5%)
White
109 (16.1%)
Two or More
59 (8.7%)
Black
21 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Torrance Unified
Phone:	(310)533-4562
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 214

Grade 8 244