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9525 South Tweedy Lane, Downey, CA 90240-3138
Summary
Price (Maude) Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
57.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
55.3% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,366/4,657 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,236/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 757 |
| Low-Income Students | 542 (71.7%) |
| English Learners | 97 (12.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 4.2 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.2% to 69.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 53% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.2% to 64.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.6-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
20.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 56.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Price (Maude) Elementary compare within the district?
Price (Maude) Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Downey Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Price (Maude) Elementary rank in California?
Price (Maude) Elementary ranks No. 1,366 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,236 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Price (Maude) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.2% meet the reading standard and 48.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Price (Maude) Elementary compare with other schools in Downey?
Price (Maude) Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Downey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DowneyHow does Price (Maude) Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Price (Maude) Elementary is No. 243 in reading and No. 228 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Maude) ElementaryThis school | 55.3% | 57.1% |
| Alameda Elementary | 44.3% | 49.9% |
| Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary | 48.9% | 57.3% |
