TUSD -- Torrance Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
TUSD has over 20,000 students and 800 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of California, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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California Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays the average salary for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of California. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $94,310 | $53,300 - $122,910 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $90,470 | $57,530 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $93,000 | $60,810 - $125,480 |
| High School Teacher | $92,960 | $60,640 - $128,680 |
| PE Teacher | $62,390 | $31,160 - $98,470 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists the average salary for special education teachers in California.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $86,440 | $50,840 - $125,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the state of California below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $134,520 | $92,420 - $170,620 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,100 | $47,420 - $130,020 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of California, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by TUSD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $26,482 | $23,830 |
| Administrators | $16,932 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Torrance Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by TUSD. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by TUSD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 902 | 924 | 864 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 55 | 61 | 65 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 418 | 440 | 485 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 345 | 368 | 312 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 12 | 14 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 188 | 181 | 193 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for TUSD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 694 | 694 | 718 |
| District Support Staff | 47 | 44 | 48 |
| School Administrators | 51 | 49 | 51 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 108 | 107 | 110 |
| Student Support Staff | 56 | 60 | 67 |
| Other Support Staff | 423 | 429 | 436 |
| Guidance Counselors | 34 | 36 | 37 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 17 | 18 | 20 |
TUSD Schools
We have listed the 32 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by TUSD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Torrance Unified School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anza Elementary School 21400 Ellinwood Dr Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4559 |
KG-5 | 24 | 660 |
| Arlington Elementary School 17800 Van Ness Ave Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4510 |
KG-5 | 21 | 578 |
| Bert M. Lynn Middle School 5038 Halison St Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4495 |
6-8 | 24 | 737 |
| Calle Mayor Middle School 4800 Calle Mayor Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4548 |
6-8 | 28 | 785 |
| Casimir Middle School 17220 Casimir Ave Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4498 |
6-8 | 23 | 674 |
| Edison Elementary School 3800 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4513 |
KG-5 | 18 | 517 |
| Edward J. Richardson Middle School 23751 Nancy Lee Ln Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4790 |
6-8 | 23 | 685 |
| Evelyn Carr Elementary School 3404 West 168th St Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4467 |
KG-5 | 14 | 369 |
| Fern Elementary School 1314 Fern Ave Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4506 |
KG-5 | 20 | 572 |
| Hickory Elementary School 2800 West 227th St Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4672 |
KG-5 | 34 | 901 |
| Howard Wood Elementary School 2250 West 235th St Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4484 |
KG-5 | 15 | 374 |
| J. H. Hull Middle School 2080 West 231st St Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4516 |
6-8 | 27 | 696 |
| Jefferson Middle School 21717 Talisman St Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4794 |
6-8 | 21 | 592 |
| John Adams Elementary School 2121 238th St Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4480 |
KG-5 | 16 | 451 |
| Joseph Arnold Elementary School 4100 227th St Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4524 |
KG-5 | 25 | 700 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 2418 West 166th St Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4464 |
KG-5 | 15 | 440 |
| Madrona Middle School 21364 Madrona Ave Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4562 |
6-8 | 25 | 699 |
| North High School 3620 West 182nd St Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4412 |
9-12 | 74 | 2,023 |
| Philip Magruder Middle School 4100 West 185th St Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4527 |
6-8 | 22 | 594 |
| Riviera Elementary School 365 Paseo De Arena Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4460 |
KG-5 | 23 | 666 |
| Seaside Elementary School 4651 Sharynne Ln Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4532 |
KG-5 | 21 | 607 |
| Shery (kurt T.) High 2600 Vine St Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4440 |
9-12 | 6 | 183 |
| South High School 4801 Pacific Coast Hwy Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4352 |
9-12 | 82 | 2,158 |
| Torrance Community Day School 2291 West Washington Ave Torrance CA 90501 (310) 972-6004 |
7-12 | 1 | 15 |
| Torrance Elementary School 2125 Lincoln Ave Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4500 |
KG-5 | 18 | 528 |
| Torrance High School 2200 Carson St Torrance CA 90501 (310) 533-4396 |
9-12 | 76 | 2,097 |
| Towers Elementary School 5600 Towers St Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4535 |
KG-5 | 22 | 644 |
| Victor Elementary School 4820 Spencer St Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4542 |
KG-5 | 34 | 973 |
| Walteria Elementary School 24456 Madison St Torrance CA 90505 (310) 533-4487 |
KG-5 | 23 | 640 |
| West High School 20401 Victor St Torrance CA 90503 (310) 533-4299 |
9-12 | 79 | 2,195 |
| Yukon Elementary School 17815 Yukon Ave Torrance CA 90504 (310) 533-4477 |
KG-5 | 12 | 339 |