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Griffiths (Gordon) Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Downey, California · Downey Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,264
Student:Teacher23.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Griffiths (Gordon)
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,264
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
77%+11.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 1,264 students. It is part of the Downey Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictDowney Unified
County6037
CityDowney
ZIP90240
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061146001268

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,264
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino91.8%
Black / African American3.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
91.8%
Black
3.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)