Philip Magruder Middle School
Torrance, CA 90504-4706
Phone: (310) 533-4527
Fax: (310) 972-6403
District: Torrance Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 588 students
Torrance's Philip Magruder Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Torrance Unified district. It is among the few public middle schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Philip Magruder Middle School is a public school in the Torrance Unified school district located in Torrance, CA. The principal of Philip Magruder Middle School is James Sheck. As of 2015, the students are 47.8% Hispanic; 17% Asian; 15.3% White, non-Hispanic; 8.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 5.3% Multiracial; 3.4% Filipino; and 0.9% Pacific Islander. 57.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 10.7% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.8% | — | — |
| Asian | 17% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 15.3% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 8.8% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | — | — |
| Filipino | 3.4% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 57.5% | — | — |
| English learners | 10.7% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollyglen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Hawthorne | CA | 3.3 mi | |
| 2 | Northridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Northridge | CA | 26.8 mi | |
| 3 | Camarillo | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 47.9 mi | |
| 4 | Foothill Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 48 mi | |
| 5 | Del Prado Town Homes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Camarillo | CA | 49.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Camarillo | Camarillo | CA | 47.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles AFB | 4.2 mi. |
| Los Alamitos JFTB | 13 mi. |
| Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station | 16.7 mi. |
| Point Mugu NAS - Naval Base Ventura County | 46.3 mi. |
