Downey Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 22,328 students in Downey Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Downey Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Downey Unified School District, which is ranked #762 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
560 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,814 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
55%
# Black Students
644 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,074 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,741
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,438
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,461
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,406
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,460
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,566
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,671
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,763
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,732
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,018
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,980
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,980
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,112
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District manages 22 public schools serving 22,328 students.
What is the rank of Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District is ranked #762 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Downey Unified School District?
89% of Downey Unified School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Downey Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,391 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 22,328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
