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Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle

Downey, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
11985 Old River School Rd., Downey, CA 90242(562) 904-3565
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,268 students tested

50.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 54.1% did.

  • Exceeded18.4%
  • Met32.2%
  • Nearly met23.7%
  • Not met25.6%

Math

1,278 students tested

38.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 34.0% did.

  • Exceeded19.0%
  • Met19.2%
  • Nearly met28.2%
  • Not met33.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

6.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,3751,400
Suspended in or out of school5.9% · 816.9% · 96
Suspensions109124
Violence with injury01
Violence without injury8968
Weapons13
Drugs1245
Defiance only00
Other77

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,3651,326
Suspended out of school5.3% · 726.2% · 82
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

21.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,3571,382
Chronically absent23.7% · 32221.6% · 299

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,327 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino90.9%
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White3.9%
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Black or African American2.2%
x
Asian2.0%
x
Two or More Races0.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061146001279

District
Downey Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,327 students
Teachers (FTE)
55.4

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