Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades 6-8
447th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle 447th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,278 students tested
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,327 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.5% | 90.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.4% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Sussman (Edward A.) MiddleDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away567th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 33% - 4Bell Gardens IntermediateMontebello Unified · 1.9 mi away817th of 1,294
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 8Griffiths (Gordon) MiddleDowney Unified · 2.1 mi away300th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 50% - 2Suva IntermediateMontebello Unified · 2.2 mi away1,048th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 7Doty (Wendy Lopour) MiddleDowney Unified · 2.5 mi away442nd of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 34% - 5Paramount Park MiddleParamount Unified · 2.6 mi away737th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 21% - 5South Gate MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away692nd of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 29% - 2Cesar Chavez MiddleLynwood Unified · 2.8 mi away1,066th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle in?
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle 447th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle?
Hispanic 91%, White 4%, Black 2%, Asian 2% (1,327 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90242 is $825K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.