For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,551 students in Downey, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA are Rockey Glenn Camp, Woodruff Academy and Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Downey have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Downey, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9633 Tweedy Ln.
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Downey, CA 90240
(562) 904-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,264 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11985 Old River School Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3565
Gr: 6-8 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10301 South Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3586
Gr: 6-8 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Birchdale Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 904-3572
Gr: 6-8 | 1,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Road To Success Academy At Campus Kilpatrick Sdf
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
427 South Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6621 North Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Eastlake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Nidorf Sytf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7285 East Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Downey, CA include Rockey Glenn Camp, Woodruff Academy and Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Downey?
12 public middle schools are located in Downey.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey?
Downey public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Downey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Downey include: Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School vs. Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School, Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School vs. Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School, Sussman (Edward A.) Middle School vs. Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle School
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