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 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 22,358 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Downey Unified School District, which is ranked #762 of all 1,930 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
556 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
19,810 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
56%
# Black Students
616 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,121 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
5%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
53 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
334,411 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:
2,004
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,405
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,488
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,469
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,460
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,489
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,684
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,704
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,768
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,907
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,013
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,942
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,025
494,182
# 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 $18,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,365 is higher than the state median of $18,366. 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 22,358 students.
What is the rank of Downey Unified School District?
Downey Unified School District is ranked #762 out of 1,930 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 $19,365 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 22,358 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
