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#5415 of 9,539 schools in CA
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
Middle School · Downey Unified
10301 South Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Enrollment
1,322
Student-Teacher
27:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,322
Student-Teacher
27:1
Score
6.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,415 of 9,539
In Downey
#18 of 23
public schools
In district
#17 of 20
Downey Unified
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
Middle School in Downey · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle is a public middle school in Downey, CA, part of Downey Unified. Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle serves approximately 1,322 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,415 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle runs 27:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle — Students at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle Compares
See how Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
10301 South Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Lakeside Middle (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Norwalk), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Griffiths (Gordon) Middle (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Around the World Children's Center Downey | 0.8 mi | — |
| Downey High Downey | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Gallatin Elementary Downey | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| DOWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downey | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL Downey | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF SUCCESS Downey | 1.2 mi | — |
| Lakeside Middle Norwalk | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Studebaker Elementary Norwalk | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Santa Fe High Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Lakeview Elementary Santa Fe Springs | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Creative Beginnings Downey | 1.3 mi | — |
| Columbus (Christopher) High Downey | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Woodruff Academy Downey | 1.6 mi | — |
| Price (Maude) Elementary Downey | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| SANTA FE SPRINGS CHRISTIAN Santa Fe Springs | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90241 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,375
Median Home Value
$770,100
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
Population
45,484
College Educated
24.6%
Homeownership
41.3%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
35.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle
What grades does Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle serve?
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle?
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle rank in CA?
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle ranks #5,415 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle a charter school?
No, Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle a Title I school?
No, Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle?
66.6% of students at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (562) 904-3586
Resources & Links
District
Downey Unified- District Enrollment
- 22,421
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,173
- District Rank
- #17 of 20
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