publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242, United States

+1 (562) 904-3572

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Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Overview

About This School

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is a public middle in Downey, California, serving 1,240 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 59 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $133,369. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 413 students. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is primarily Hispanic at 91%, followed by 3% White, 3% Black, 2% Asian, and 1% representing two or more races.

1,240

Total Students

Grade 6-8

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

59 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Los Angeles County

Students per Counselor

413:1

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

20:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 21.9:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

413

Students per Counselor

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$133,369

City Avg: $131,432

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1

Students per Counselor413:1

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

50.73%

Male

49.27%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,240 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.74%

Hispanic91.13%

Asian2.02%

Black3.15%

Two or More Races0.65%

Native American0.16%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

Q: What is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

A: Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is a middle public located in Downey.

Q: How many students attend Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

A: Sussman (Edward A.) Middle has approximately 1,240 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

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About Sussman (Edward A.) Middle - Downey, CA

Quick Facts about Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
School Name	Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	12500 Birchdale Ave., Downey, CA 90242, Downey, CA
County	Los Angeles County
Phone	+1 (562) 904-3572
Total Students	1,240
Student-Teacher Ratio	20:1
Full-Time Teachers	59
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sussman (Edward A.) Middle

What is Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is a middle public located in Downey.

How many students attend Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

Sussman (Edward A.) Middle has approximately 1,240 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is 20:1.

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