Top 10 Best Downey Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,462 students in Downey, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA are Kirby Dorothy Camp, Rockey Glenn Camp and Woodruff Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Downey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Downey, CA Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,301 students
Rank: #55.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10301 S. Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Grades: 6-8
| 1,341 students
Rank: #66.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11985 Old River Sch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Grades: 6-8
| 1,365 students
Rank: #77.
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6621 N. Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Road To Success At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
427 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Downey, California

Downey, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
7285 E. Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA include Kirby Dorothy Camp, Rockey Glenn Camp and Woodruff Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Downey, CA?
12 public middle schools are located in Downey, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey, CA?
Downey, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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