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Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School

12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,122 students in grades 6-8, Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,122 students
This chart displays total students of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School by grade.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5322 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School's ranking?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School is ranked #5322 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School often compared to?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School?
1,122 students attend Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School offer ?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School part of?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School is part of Downey Unified School District.

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5   1/5/2012
Great school for my daughter to attend
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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