Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle

Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle serves 1,322 students in grades 6-8 in Downey, California, operating as a regular public school in Los Angeles County. With 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1, reflecting the scale of this sizable middle school community. Academically, Doty Middle has room for growth, with 50% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 32% meeting standards in mathematics.

The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks in the 48th percentile among California middle schools, positioning it near the middle of statewide performance metrics. The school draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $81,220 and the poverty rate sits at a relatively low 10%. Local families have invested significantly in the area, with median home values at $707,200, though about a quarter of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Located on South Woodruff Avenue, Doty Middle operates within Downey's established residential neighborhoods, serving families in a large suburban setting that offers the amenities and stability of an established Los Angeles County community.

The student-teacher ratio at Doty (wendy Lopour) Middle is 27:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.