Downey · 90242

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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90242 at a glance

90242 (Downey) has 8 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

5Elementary schools 2Middle schools 1High school

2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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State avg.
38.9

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5 comparable schools · average 42.3/100 · range 38.9–44.4

Middle schools

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State avg.
38.6

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2 comparable schools · average 34.2/100 · range 30.8–37.6

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Explore ZIP codes near 90242

ZIP	Area	Ranked schools	Distance
90241	Downey	5	1.6 mi
90723	Paramount	14	2.2 mi
90706	Bellflower	8	2.6 mi
90240	Downey	4	2.8 mi
90262	Lynwood	15	3.1 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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On the Rise 4 Building Momentum 3

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Schools in 90242

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Elementary schools in 90242 · 5 schools

School	Exceeded	Score
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary Downey Unified On the Rise	21.6%	68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary Downey Unified Building Momentum	31.6%	68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey Unified On the Rise	20.2%	66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
Alameda Elementary Downey Unified On the Rise	22.7%	62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey Unified On the Rise	13.2%	58th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100

Middle schools in 90242 · 2 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	18.8%	53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 38/100
	Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey Unified Building Momentum	14.0%	37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100

High schools in 90242 · 1 schools

Compare	School	Exceeded	Score
	Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Los Angeles County Office of Education court and community school	2.9%	Not ranked

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Data limitations

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90242?

This SchoolScope directory lists 8 public schools in 90242 (Downey) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.

Which schools have the highest scores in 90242?

Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary (44/100). Middle: Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle (38/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.

Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?

Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.

Are schools in 90242 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?

No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.

What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?

Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.

Where do these results come from?

The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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