GRIFFITHS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Griffiths Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Downey Unified school district, located in Downey, CA with about 1,254 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Griffiths Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Griffiths Middle School, located in Downey, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Downey Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school. With a commitment to both academic achievement and personal growth, the campus focuses on creating a safe and inclusive community where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking and collaborative learning.
Beyond its academic offerings, Griffiths Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to develop the "whole student." These include athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and student-centered support, the school strives to instill a strong sense of school spirit and responsibility, ensuring that its diverse student body is well-equipped for future success.
For more information, contact Griffiths Middle at (562) 904-3580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Downey, CA 90240-3140
(562) 904-3580
GRIFFITHS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Downey, CA with about 1,254 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Downey Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,254
- Teachers:
- 51.65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,254 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRIFFITHS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.2%
- White
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.