Elementary Schools in Downey, California

Near Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 45.1/100

Downey, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.1/100 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Warren (Earl) High at 61/100, where 25.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Downey schools average 20.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

45.1

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

51.2

9.9 – 61.1

Avg Exceeded %

20.5%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

21.8%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Downey schools compare

Downey's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1 — 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.9 to 61.1, a 51.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Warren (Earl) High with a Scope Score of 61 and 25.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Downey averages 21.8%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Downey

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around15 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Downey ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Score	County	Exceeded	Met+	Absent	Susp.
1	Warren (Earl) High Downey Unified Building Momentum	61	Los Angeles	25.4%	54.5%	24.1%	4.1%
2	Downey High Downey Unified Strong All-Around	58	Los Angeles	21.0%	51.6%	18.1%	3.7%
3	Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	55	Los Angeles	32.6%	59.6%	19.7%	0.1%
4	Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	53	Los Angeles	27.0%	54.9%	15.7%	6.0%
5	Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	51	Los Angeles	31.6%	58.5%	19.2%	0.7%
6	Price (Maude) Elementary Downey Unified Culture First	50	Los Angeles	25.8%	54.2%	13.6%	0.6%
7	Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey Unified Culture First	49	Los Angeles	21.6%	48.1%	8.7%	0.5%
8	Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	47	Los Angeles	26.6%	50.5%	16.4%	0.5%
9	Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	46	Los Angeles	18.5%	44.6%	16.5%	5.0%
10	Gallatin Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	45	Los Angeles	22.4%	48.3%	17.8%	1.6%
11	Rio Hondo Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	45	Los Angeles	24.0%	48.9%	26.1%	1.0%
12	Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	44	Los Angeles	20.2%	42.0%	23.5%	2.8%
13	Alameda Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	44	Los Angeles	22.7%	45.3%	23.9%	0.8%
14	Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	41	Los Angeles	18.8%	44.5%	21.6%	6.9%
15	Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	40	Los Angeles	13.2%	35.7%	21.3%	0.9%
16	Columbus (Christopher) High Downey Unified Building Momentum	38	Los Angeles	0.4%	8.1%	57.1%	3.0%
17	Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	36	Los Angeles	14.0%	39.3%	22.4%	5.1%
18	Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum	10	Los Angeles	2.9%	8.8%	27.0%	17.5%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Downey

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Calvary Chapel Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 566 students

14:1Private

St. Pius X - St. Matthias High School

Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 451 students

15:1Private

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 272 students

16:1Private

St. Raymond School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 225 students

18:1Private

Downey Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 95 students

10:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Downey

Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
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Parent and community engagement levels
Quality of special education and gifted programs
How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

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Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Downey good?

Downey's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1/100, which is 1.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 20.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Downey?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Downey is Warren (Earl) High with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 25.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.

How do Downey schools compare to the state average?

Downey elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 20.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.9 to 61.1, a 51.2-point spread.

How many schools are in Downey?

Downey has 18 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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