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Downey, California · ZIP 90242

Schools Near Downey

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

46OUT OF 100

Below Average

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

45

45/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

47

47/100

Below Average

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

46

46/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

Downey, CaliforniaDowneyZIP 90241
53▲7 vs here
Paramount, CaliforniaParamountZIP 90723
49▲3 vs here
Bellflower, CaliforniaBellflowerZIP 90706
49▲3 vs here
Downey, CaliforniaDowneyZIP 90240
50▲4 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

9

Avg Math Proficiency

30%

Avg Reading Proficiency

41%

School Score

47/100

Grades
Lewis (Ed C.) ElementaryKG–05810
38%
45%
Alameda ElementaryKG–05744
37%
42%
Imperial ElementaryKG–03653
37%
37%
Old River Elementary04–05540
35%
50%
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle06–081,329
29%
47%
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle06–081,240
23%
41%
Ward (E. W.) ElementaryKG–05543
22%
35%
Gauldin (A.L.) ElementaryKG–05641
18%
30%
Carpenter (C. C.) ElementaryKG–05796Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 47/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026