Edward J. Richardson Middle

661 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Edward J. Richardson Middle School is a public school located in the Southwood neighborhood of Torrance, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and technological literacy. The campus serves a diverse suburban community and is recognized for its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum and a variety of elective offerings.

Beyond its core academic program, Richardson Middle School encourages students to engage in a well-rounded educational experience through extracurricular activities and sports. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help support various enrichment programs, campus improvements, and school spirit initiatives. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Richardson strives to equip its middle schoolers with the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for long-term success.

661

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward J. Richardson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	123
Black	16
Asian	224
Two or More	81
American Indian	1

Asian
224 (33.9 %)
White
216 (32.7 %)
Hispanic
123 (18.6 %)
Two or More
81 (12.3 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)533-4790
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 232

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 207