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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle

Downey Unified · Los Angeles County · 11985 Old River School Road, Downey, CA 90242-2155

(562) 904-3565

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7/10
#442
Rank 442 out of 1,315
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #454 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #446 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #452 · 66th percentile

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School Overview

Stauffer Middle School sits in Downey, a working-class suburb in southeast Los Angeles County that has long taken quiet pride in its tight-knit community and its schools. Scoring right around the 66th percentile across English, math, and science, Stauffer holds its own in a competitive Southern California landscape, making it a solid choice for families who want a well-rounded middle school experience without the pressure of a magnet-school grind. Families rooted in Downey's stable, home-owning community tend to appreciate the consistency here — this is the kind of neighborhood school where kids grow up together and teachers know their names.

Student Demographics

1,237 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,143 (92%)
White
39 (3%)
African American
24 (2%)
Other
34 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners243 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,028 (83%)
Students with Disabilities176 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,329
Enrollment
58.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #484 · 65th percentile

144 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found