Griffiths Middle School

The front of Griffiths Middle School in Downey

The front entrance to Griffiths Middle School in Downey

A row of classrooms at Griffiths Middle School in Downey

The front gated lawn of Griffiths Middle School in Downey

Griffiths Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

9633 Tweedy Ln, Downey, CA

Downey Unified School District

3.9

4.2

1,301 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Rani Bertsch

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
59%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

59%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 54	Full Time Teachers 54
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.7%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

432:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.5%	Female 47.5%
Hispanic 88.7%	White 5.7%
Black 2.1%	Asian 1.7%
Filipino <1%	Two or more races <1%
Native American <1%	Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Niche User

2/26/2016

I had a good three years at Griffiths.

4.0 Niche User

2/26/2016

It's been a good three years.

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1.0 parent

10/12/2018

Both my son and daughter went to school at Griffiths. There is a tremendous amount of bullying. I strongly regret sending my kids to Griffiths.

2.0 parent

6/14/2015

A bit disappointed...my children came from lausd schools. I figured in Downey they'd get a great education. Little was I wrong. I can honestly say they are both bored and not being challenged, at their previous schools they had projects, book analysis, current events, research papers, presentations,...

5.0 parent

4/28/2014

I am a parent of a 7th grader and I am very satisfied with GMS. Looking forward for my little one to attend GMS as well.

5.0 other

12/29/2013

I attended this school in 6th grade. I then left but I love the school the teachers the counsulers! Great help from there and before not quite remember if its before the CST they give this tutoring in the morning before school. Well I don't know if they still do that because well I don't got there a...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Downey High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Warren High School

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Bell Gardens High

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California Los Angeles County Downey 90240

Griffiths Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Downey, CA and is served by the Downey Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,301 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Griffiths Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Downey High School, Warren High School, Bell Gardens High, and more. Learn more about what Downey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Griffiths Middle School.

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