Sussman Middle School

Sussman Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
12500 Birchdale Ave,  Downey, CA
Downey Unified School District
3.3
1,218 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Jagielski
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
41%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.6%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
6
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
10.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
89.9%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/29/2025
Revamped school as of 2023-2025. IB program and waitlisted. Best middle school in the district now and offers the most programs/sports.
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1.0 parent
9/23/2022
Terrible unprofessional traffic. They don't know how to direct traffic
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5.0 parent
3/12/2022
My son likes Sussman better than his old school. His old school was really toxic and careless.
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1.0 parent
4/8/2015
A very poorly managed school. How do you suspend a special ed kid who is using school technology when the school IT fails to install a firewall to block adult material. It's irresponsible for a school to pass the blame to a child who is spcial ed of all things! Not happy at all! Thank God we are not...
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California Los Angeles County Downey 90242
Sussman Middle School

Sussman 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 1,218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Sussman Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Downey High School, Warren High School, Paramount High School, and more. Learn more about what Downey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sussman Middle School.

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