Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Downey, CA · Downey Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
567th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572NCES ID 061146001275Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Sussman (Edward A.) Middle 567th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,195 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,218 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 90.4% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 5.8% | 2.8% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $825K in zip 90242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
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ELA 48% ▲1 · Math 23% ▼10Compare - #644Corvallis MiddleNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 2.6 mi away644th of 1,294
ELA 46% ▼1 · Math 27% ▼6Compare - #300Griffiths (Gordon) MiddleDowney Unified · 2.7 mi away300th of 1,294
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ELA 43% ▼4 · Math 24% ▼9Compare
What school district is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle in?
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sussman (Edward A.) Middle 567th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?
Hispanic 90%, Black 3%, White 3%, Asian 3% (1,218 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sussman (Edward A.) 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.