Stauffer (mary R.) Middle

Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School serves 1,327 students in grades 6 through 8 in Downey, California. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1 with 55 full-time equivalent teachers providing instruction across the middle grade levels. The school earns a 6.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #3,702 out of 9,566 California schools, placing it in the 61st percentile statewide.

Academically, Stauffer Middle shows stronger performance in English Language Arts, where 54% of students score proficient or above, while mathematics presents an area with room for growth, with 34% of students reaching proficiency. Located in the 90242 ZIP code, the school serves a community with a median household income of $81,448 and median home values of $634,800. The surrounding neighborhood has a population of 41,685 residents, with 23% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%.

Stauffer Middle School operates in Downey's large suburban setting within Los Angeles County, providing middle school education to families in this established residential community along Old River School Road.

The student-teacher ratio at Stauffer (mary R.) Middle is 24.1:1, 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.