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12500 Birchdale Avenue, Downey, CA 90242-3604
Summary
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 38.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 429/1,204 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 444/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,240 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,050 (84.7%) |
| English Learners | 184 (14.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period. Math rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period.
•Math +9.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 46.9% to 56.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.2% to 43.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 40.0% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 Sussman (Edward A.) Middle compare within the district?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Downey Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sussman (Edward A.) Middle rank in California?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle ranks No. 429 of 1,204 in reading and No. 444 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 Sussman (Edward A.) Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 49.6% meet the reading standard and 34.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sussman (Edward A.) Middle compare with other schools in Downey?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Downey with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DowneyHow does Sussman (Edward A.) Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is No. 90 in reading and No. 102 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sussman (Edward A.) MiddleThis school | 38.1% | 52.6% |
| Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | 50.6% | 59.6% |
| Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle | 43.0% | 53.8% |
