Griffiths (Gordon) Middle vs Price (Maude) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 233 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,264 students
Price (Maude) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
757 students
| Measure | Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey, California | Price (Maude) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,334 | #1809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9907 of 15,369 | #24152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,264 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Price (Maude) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 39.6).
- •Price (Maude) Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Price (Maude) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Price (Maude) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.6% vs 77%).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.4).
- •Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is the larger school with 1,264 students compared with 757.
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 Griffiths (Gordon) Middle better than Price (Maude) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Price (Maude) Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 39.6 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 Griffiths (Gordon) Middle and Price (Maude) Elementary?
About 233 m in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle: 1,264. Price (Maude) Elementary: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffiths (Gordon) Middle and Price (Maude) Elementary rank in California?
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle is 570th of 1,334 and Price (Maude) Elementary is 1809th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).