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Downey Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 21,375 students in Downey Unified School District.
Public Schools in Downey Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.21, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
21,375 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
869 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
51%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
520 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
18,985 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
56%
# Black Students
640 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,000 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
52 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,577
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,275
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,255
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,303
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,384
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,324
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,696
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,663
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,790
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,000
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,985
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,023
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,100
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,255 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$421 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$433 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,698
$19,806
Spending / Student
$20,255
$18,241
Best Downey Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3576
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Ward (E. W.) Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8851 E. Adoree St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3591
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9513 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3583
Grades: K-5
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Price (Maude) Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 S. Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3575
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #55.
Imperial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8133 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3578
Grades: K-3
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13220 S. Bellflower Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3590
Grades: K-5
| 755 students
Rank: #77.
Rio San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9338 Gotham St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3567
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #88.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8613 E. Alameda St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3589
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Old River Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11995 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3561
Grades: 4-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1010.
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7530 E. Arnett St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3564
Grades: K-3
| 614 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1313.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10301 S. Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,341 students
Rank: #1414.
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9439 E. Foster Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3588
Grades: K-2
| 412 students
Rank: #1515.
Downey High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 4,314 students
Rank: #1616.
Rio Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7731 E. Muller St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3568
Grades: K-5
| 745 students
Rank: #1717.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11985 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #1818.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Grades: 9-12
| 3,451 students
Rank: #1919.
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #2020.
Gauldin (A.l.) Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9724 Spry St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3582
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2121.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 10-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 21,375 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey Unified School District?
89% of Downey Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Downey Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,255 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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