Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA · Middle School · Grades 6-8
About This School
Walter F. Dexter Middle is a middle school located in Whittier, California. The school serves 677 students in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 35% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Walter F. Dexter Middle is part of the Whittier City Elementary in California. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Walter F. Dexter Middle has 677 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in Whittier City Elementary (458 students). Its 35% proficiency rate is 10 percentage points below the district average of 45%. Compared to the California state average of 45%, the school performs 10 points lower. The 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio is above the national average of 16:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Walter F. Dexter Middle has 677 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.6:1.
According to EDFacts data, 35% of students at Walter F. Dexter Middle meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Walter F. Dexter Middle is part of the Whittier City Elementary in Whittier, California. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.