Public school · Downey
Mary R. Stauffer Middle School
Public middle school for grades 5 to 8 in Downey, with a Sports Academy and career pathways in film, culinary arts and engineering.
- Ages
- Ages 10–14
- Price
- Ask the provider
- Where
- 11985 Old River School Road, Downey
Mary R. Stauffer Middle School
Mary R. Stauffer Middle School is a public school for grades 5 through 8 in Downey. Core classes cover language arts, mathematics, physical education, science and social studies. Enrichment includes a Sports Academy, the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program, a CJSF scholarship, an honor roll and Femineers. Career technical education pathways in animation, culinary arts, engineering, and film and television feed into Warren High School. Electives also include AVID and visual and performing arts, with drama production and music programs. Campus life includes athletics, the Associated Student Body and clubs, and a wellness center. Support resources include Community Schools services, foster youth and homeless (McKinney-Vento) help and immigration resources. The school was named a California Schools to Watch school and re-designated for a second time. Enrollment is by neighborhood address, and public schooling is tuition-free.
- Public school
- Downey Unified
- Price level: Budget: low prices or free
- Programs at school: GATE: gifted and talented; An arts focus; Competitive sports teams
- Getting in: By neighborhood: the school for your address
- Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes
About Mary R. Stauffer Middle School
Mary R. Stauffer Middle School is a public school in the Downey Unified School District, serving grades 5 through 8 at 11985 Old River School Road in Downey. Its motto is "Home of the Spartans | Read, Lead, Succeed." The school was named a California Schools to Watch school and received its second re-designation.
Where and how to reach them
11985 Old River School RoadDowney, CA 90242
Details from web.dusd.net, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Mary R. Stauffer Middle School before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.