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Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

Downey, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242(562) 904-3572
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,195 students tested

46.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 43.6% did.

  • Exceeded14.5%
  • Met32.3%
  • Nearly met26.4%
  • Not met26.8%

Math

1,194 students tested

32.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.4% did.

  • Exceeded13.8%
  • Met18.7%
  • Nearly met28.9%
  • Not met38.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

5.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,2861,297
Suspended in or out of school6.1% · 795.1% · 66
Suspensions9691
Violence with injury11
Violence without injury6869
Weapons91
Drugs1317
Defiance only00
Other53

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1211,215
Suspended out of school10.5% · 1186.4% · 78
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

22.4% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,2711,279
Chronically absent25.6% · 32522.4% · 287

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,218 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino90.4%
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White2.8%
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Black or African American3.1%
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Asian2.7%
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Two or More Races0.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061146001275

District
Downey Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,218 students
Teachers (FTE)
54.8

Sources