Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

1,240 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sussman Middle School, located in Downey, California, is a key part of the Downey Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares young adolescents for the transition to high school. The campus is known for fostering a sense of community and school spirit, encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs that cater to diverse interests.

Academically, Sussman Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and critical thinking skills to meet state standards. The school is dedicated to social-emotional learning, providing resources and guidance to help students navigate the challenges of middle school while promoting character development. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the local Downey community, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared for future academic and personal success.

1,240

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	1,130
Black	39
Asian	25
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,130 (91.1%)
Black
39 (3.1%)
White
34 (2.7%)
Asian
25 (2.0%)
Two or More
8 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Downey Unified
Phone:	(562)904-3572
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	863
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	187

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 418

Grade 7 433

Grade 8 389