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Philip Magruder Middle

4100 West 185th St., Torrance, CA, 90504

Ranked 2252 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Torrance
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Philip Magruder Middle

4100 West 185th St., Torrance, CA, 90504

About Philip Magruder Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 55% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
610
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.97%
Asian 20.66%
Hispanic 51.64%
Black 7.87%
Two+ Races 6.23%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
11.97%
Asian
20.66%
Hispanic
51.64%
Black
7.87%
Two+ Races
6.23%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 610
49.51%
302 Female
50.49%
308 Male

Student Population

610 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1848 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Philip Magruder Middle Contact Information

Address

4100 West 185th St., Torrance, CA, 90504

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Phone

(310) 533-4527

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Website

tusd.org

TOP 2252 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Philip Magruder Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Philip Magruder Middle School's basketball season started on February 12, 2026, with a home game against Richardson Middle School. The game took place in the Magruder gym and was the first planned game of the 2026 season. The game started the school's interscholastic basketball season and the start of the regular season.

FAQ

Q1. What academic approach does Philip Magruder Middle implement?

Ans. Philip Magruder Middle organizes coursework through the Torrance Unified instructional framework, delivering standards-based education across core disciplines with elective participation.

Q2. Are elective or exploratory courses available at Philip Magruder Middle?

Ans. As part of the middle school curriculum, students at Philip Magruder Middle School have the opportunity to enroll in elective courses that enrich their understanding of creative and applied subjects.

Q3. What student services operate at Philip Magruder Middle?

Ans. Philip Magruder Middle coordinates counseling programs and district-supported academic services to assist students with planning and individualized instructional needs.

Q4. What extracurricular involvement is offered at Philip Magruder Middle?

Ans. Philip Magruder Middle supports campus clubs and participates in district athletic programs that provide structured opportunities for student engagement.

Q5. How does Philip Magruder Middle communicate with families?

Ans. Philip Magruder Middle shares information through district-approved communication channels and scheduled school events that promote family involvement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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