Downey Unified School District has 21 schools and 22,064 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 100%. Also, 68.4% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Downey Unified School District: The learner body at the schools served by Downey Unified School District is 89.3% White, 2.7% Black, 4.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 89.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Downey Unified School District, 68.4% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 24.1% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Downey Unified School District: Within Downey Unified School District, 99.0% of educators are certified, and 95.4% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 25:1. The district has 12 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Downey Unified School District: In Downey Unified School District, 53% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 48% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 43% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math. And 44% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 19% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Downey Unified School District: Downey Unified School District spends $14,231 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $299,570,000. The school district spends $8,292.7 million on instruction, $3,654.5 million on support services and $514.9 million on other expenses.