Alameda Elementary vs Downey High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alameda Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
744 students
Downey High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,051 students
| Measure | Alameda Elementary Downey, California | Downey High Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 5,693 | #735 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31429 of 50,301 | #12487 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 744 | 4,051 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 4,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alameda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 33.7).
- •Alameda Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Downey High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Downey High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 84.5%).
- •Downey High is the larger school with 4,051 students compared with 744.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alameda Elementary better than Downey High?
On the Success Index (US), Alameda Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alameda Elementary and Downey High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alameda Elementary: 744. Downey High: 4,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alameda Elementary and Downey High rank in California?
Alameda Elementary is 2476th of 5,693 and Downey High is 735th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).