Torch Middle

751 N. Vineland Ave.
City Of Industry, CA 91746

tms.bassettusd.org/

329 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Torch Middle School is a public middle school located in the City of Industry, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Bassett Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, utilizing a blend of core academic subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Torch Middle School places a strong focus on building a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and community engagement. The faculty and administration work to provide resources and programs that encourage student participation and leadership, helping pupils navigate the critical transition between elementary and secondary education. Situated in the San Gabriel Valley, the school acts as a central hub for its local neighborhood, striving to maintain strong partnerships with families to ensure holistic student success.

329

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Torch Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	307
Black	1
Asian	19
Two or More	1

Hispanic
307 (93.3 %)
Asian
19 (5.8 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	Bassett Unified
Phone:	(626)931-2700
Website:	http://tms.bassettusd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 113

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 96