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11985 Old River School Road, Downey, CA 90242-2155
Summary
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 68th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
Math is weaker: 43.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 414/1,204 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 365/1,204 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,329 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,104 (83.1%) |
| English Learners | 146 (11.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.1 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 4.8 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period.
•Math +9.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.3% to 57.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 55.8% 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 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.5% to 45.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle compare within the district?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Downey Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle rank in California?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle ranks No. 414 of 1,204 in reading and No. 365 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.0% meet the reading standard and 39.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle compare with other schools in Downey?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Downey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DowneyHow does Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is No. 84 in reading and No. 79 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Stauffer (Mary R.) MiddleThis school | 43.0% | 53.8% |
| Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | 50.6% | 59.6% |
| Sussman (Edward A.) Middle | 38.1% | 52.6% |
