Torch Middle School is a part of the Bassett Unified School District, which governs various elementary, middle and high schools. The Bassett Unified School District also administers a continuation high school and adult education program. The school district serves more than 4,500 students. It offers a variety of educational programs for a multiethnic and diverse socio-economic community. The Bassett Unified School District operates through administration, accounting, curriculum, purchasing, instruction, human resources, and health and food services departments. The school district also offers adult education and child development programs. The Bassett Unified School District s schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.