Downey Unified School District has been named a 2026 National Schools to Watch District, a prestigious honor awarded to districts where every middle school meets rigorous national standards. - All four middle schools—Doty, Griffiths, Stauffer, and Sussman—were individually designated as Schools to Watch.
- The recognition highlights excellence in academic achievement, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organizational systems. - Superintendent Dr.
[Name] credited educators, staff, students, and families for the achievement. The district will be formally recognized at the National Forum Schools to Watch event at the end of June, affirming a consistent, high-quality educational experience for all middle school students in Downey.