Downey Unified School District
- 11627 BROOKSHIRE AVE
- DOWNEY, CA 90241
- (562) 469-6500
22 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 80.1% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,562 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 21.8 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 22,464 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,028 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 84.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 43.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2009 | 10.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 11.0% | 18.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 6.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 16.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 21.0% | 23.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 3.0% | 7.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 5.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 10.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 7.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 31.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 4.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 6.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 4.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 33.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 15.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 10.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 4.0% | 10.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 26.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 36.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 3.0% | 11.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 22,464 | 21.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,234 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,425 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,465 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,517 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,616 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,713 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,782 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,941 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,935 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,054 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,033 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,998 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,888 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 86 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 879 |
| Hispanic | 18,833 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 773 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,013 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11,631 |
| Female | 11,035 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,028 | 21.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 43 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 675 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 310 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 167 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 10 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 29 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 17 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 458 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 59 |
| School Administrators | 44 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 79 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 238 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $220,815,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $51,162,000 | 23.2% |
| Property Tax | $25,527,000 | 11.6% |
| Other School Systems | $11,351,000 | 5.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $134,000 | 0.06% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $624,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,431,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Sales and Services | $153,000 | 0.07% |
| Rents and Royalties | $187,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $5,459,000 | 2.5% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,296,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $152,916,000 | 69.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $110,602,000 | 50.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $2,049,000 | 0.9% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $3,139,000 | 1.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $203,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $572,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,352,000 | 1.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,274,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $26,476,000 | 12.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $5,249,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $16,737,000 | 7.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,454,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $4,351,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $939,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $90,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $43,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $211,000 | 0.10% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $394,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,027,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Other | $1,228,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $191,425,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $128,053,000 | 66.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $55,125,000 | 28.8% |
| Student Support | $9,329,000 | 4.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,062,000 | 1.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,699,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $12,117,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $17,561,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,300,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Support Services | $8,057,000 | 3.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $8,247,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $8,119,000 | 3.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $128,000 | 0.06% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 80.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,610 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 156 | 2.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Downey Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 22,464
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,028
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| ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8613 East Alameda St
Downey, CA Public | KG-3 | 579 | 21.9 |  Review This School |
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| CARPENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9439 East Foster Rd
Downey, CA Public | 4-5 | 619 | 24.8 | Review This School |
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| COLUMBUS CONTINUATION SCHOOL | ||||
12330 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA Public | 9-12 | 356 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| DOWNEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11040 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA Public | 9-12 | 4,016 | 26.3 | Review This School |
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| EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
10301 South Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,387 | 24.9 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GALLATIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9513 Brookshire Ave
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 715 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| GAULDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9724 Spry St
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 681 | 22.0 | Review This School |
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| GRIFFITHS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9633 Tweedy Ln
Downey, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,425 | 25.1 | Review This School |
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| IMPERIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8133 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA Public | KG-3 | 569 | 19.0 |  4 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LEWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13220 South Bellflower Blvd
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 766 | 21.9 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OLD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11995 Old River School Rd
Downey, CA Public | 4-5 | 842 | 28.1 | Review This School |
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| PRICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9525 South Tweedy Ln
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 753 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7731 East Muller St
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 900 | 22.1 | Review This School |
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| RIO SAN GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9338 Gotham St
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 785 | 20.7 |  5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SUSSMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
12500 Birchdale Ave
Downey, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,420 | 22.3 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| UNSWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
9001 Lindsey Ave
Downey, CA Public | KG-5 | 595 | 22.0 | Review This School |
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| WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8851 East Adoree St
Downey, CA Public | KG-3 | 450 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| WARREN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
8141 De Palma St
Downey, CA Public | 9-12 | 3,666 | 26.6 | 4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
11985 Old River School Rd
Downey, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,426 | 23.2 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7530 East Arnett St
Downey, CA Public | KG-3 | 716 | 21.1 | Review This School |
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