Sussman Middle School

Very good school. Good teachers and staff. Everyone is friendly to new comers. I am an alumni and think I benefitted from this school. There may be a lack of technology but they all try their best to make due with what they have.

You'd think a faith based school would actually produce a majority student body that is a reflection of God's love. Unfortunately, everything's about money these days no matter where you go or send your child to school. You just have to decide which battles you can deal with. Those from a public school or those from a faith based school that plays favorites to people's children who are not exactly a reflection of God's love. I tell myself it could be worse... they could be the negative stereotype Catholic School kids (which they're not at St. Raymond). But, if you're commuting into Downey from a town with other schooling options, private or charter, look into those first.