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Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School vs. Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School

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School Overview

School
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
11985 Old River School Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,403 students in grades 6-8, Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,218 students in grades 6-8, Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,403 students
1,218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4085 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5344 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downey Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
407
417
Grade 7 Students
490
385
Grade 8 Students
506
416

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
87%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Downey Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.24
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downey Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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