Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary vs Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
641 students
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,240 students
| Measure | Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary Downey, California | Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3872 of 5,693 | #773 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42169 of 50,301 | #12381 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 1,240 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sussman (Edward A.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 24.2).
- •Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Sussman (Edward A.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Sussman (Edward A.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 89.4%).
- •Sussman (Edward A.) Middle does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 641.
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 Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary better than Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sussman (Edward A.) Middle ranks higher (27.6 vs 24.2 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 Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary and Sussman (Edward A.) Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary: 641. Sussman (Edward A.) Middle: 1,240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary and Sussman (Edward A.) Middle rank in California?
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary is 3872nd of 5,693 and Sussman (Edward A.) Middle is 773rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).