Serving 1,329 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 24:1 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stauffer Middle serves the west part of Downey, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School's student population of 1,329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,329 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4085 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School's ranking?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School is ranked #4085 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School often compared to?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School, Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School, Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School?
1,329 students attend Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School offer ?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School part of?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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