Old River Elementary vs Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 197 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old River Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
540 students
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle
Downey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students
| Measure | Old River Elementary Downey, California | Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2579 of 5,693 | #688 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32201 of 50,301 | #11604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 1,329 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Downey | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 31.6).
- •Old River Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Old River Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 83%).
- •Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 30.0).
- •Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 540.
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 Old River Elementary better than Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Old River Elementary ranks higher (39.6 vs 31.6 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 Old River Elementary and Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle?
About 197 m in a straight line, between Downey and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old River Elementary: 540. Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle: 1,329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old River Elementary and Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle rank in California?
Old River Elementary is 2579th of 5,693 and Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle is 688th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).