Serving 1,322 students in grades 6-8, Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School's student population of 1,322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Mascot
Knights
School Rankings
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4271 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School's ranking?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School is ranked #4271 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School often compared to?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Griffiths (Gordon) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School?
1,322 students attend Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School offer ?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School part of?
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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