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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
18
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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Warren (Earl) High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Solid
61/100
2Downey High
Downey Unified Strong All-Around
21.0%Solid
58/100
3Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
55/100
4Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey Unified Building Momentum
27.0%Solid
53/100
5Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
31.6%Solid
51/100
6Price (Maude) Elementary
Downey Unified Culture First
25.8%Developing
50/100
7Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary
Downey Unified Culture First
21.6%Developing
49/100
8Rio San Gabriel Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
47/100
9Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey Unified Building Momentum
18.5%Developing
46/100
10Gallatin Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
45/100
11Rio Hondo Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
24.0%Developing
45/100
12Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
44/100
13Alameda Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
22.7%Developing
44/100
14Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
Downey Unified Building Momentum
18.8%Developing
41/100
15Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
40/100
16Columbus (Christopher) High
Downey Unified Building Momentum
0.4%Developing
38/100
17Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Downey Unified Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
36/100
18Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
10/100

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
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

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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