Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle vs Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,304 students
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey, California | Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 1,334 | #1541 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10188 of 15,369 | #20368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,304 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 67% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 38.4).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 78.2%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.1).
- •Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 633.
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 Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle better than Unsworth (Edith) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Unsworth (Edith) Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 38.4 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 Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle and Unsworth (Edith) Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle: 1,304. Unsworth (Edith) Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle and Unsworth (Edith) Elementary rank in California?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle is 589th of 1,334 and Unsworth (Edith) Elementary is 1541st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).