Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Downey Unified
12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3572
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At a glance
1,240Students enrolled
21:1Student–teacher ratio
85%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6418
Grade 7433
Grade 8389
Students
Hispanic · 91%1,130
Black · 3%39
White · 3%34
Asian · 2%25
Two or more races · 1%8
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
1,073’20
1,123’21
1,122’22
1,218’23
1,240’24
Location
12500 Birchdale Ave. Downey
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.