Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 904-3572 · Part of Downey Unified School District
Students
1,240
Students per teacher
21:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
- Larger classes: 21:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 15.6% since 2020
- No state test scores published for this school yet
Location
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12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6418
Grade 7433
Grade 8389
Enrollment over time
1,073’20
1,123’21
1,122’22
1,218’23
1,240’24
Up 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 91%Black 3%White 3%Asian 2%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts. The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.