Philip Magruder Middle

534 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Philip Magruder Middle School, located in Torrance, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Torrance Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Magruder Middle offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and enrichment programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its commitment to academic standards and student engagement. Beyond the classroom, Magruder provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong interpersonal skills. By maintaining a focus on character education and a collaborative learning atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of their future education.

534

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip Magruder Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	271
Black	49
Asian	114
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
271 (50.7 %)
Asian
114 (21.3 %)
White
61 (11.4 %)
Black
49 (9.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)533-4527
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 6 193

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 147