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Walter F. Dexter Middle School

Walter F. Dexter Middle School is a public middle school in Whittier, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated D+, with 610 students and a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 35% in English Language Arts, 20% in Science and 19% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
610
Students per teacher
21.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts35%
Science20%
Math19%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic93%
White3%
Two or more races2%
Asian1%
Black0%
Native American0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-30.2%
Prior-year enrollment
874

Homes assigned to this school

7,566 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Walter F. Dexter Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
11532 Floral Dr, Whittier, CA 90601
Phone
(562) 789-3090
Website
dexter.whittiercity.net
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
064245006936
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School district

Whittier City Elementary School District

District rating
B-
Schools
13
Students
5,291
Spending per student
$16,720
Teachers (FTE)
237
Grades
K–08
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Common questions

About Walter F. Dexter Middle School

How is Walter F. Dexter Middle School rated?

Walter F. Dexter Middle School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Whittier City Elementary School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Walter F. Dexter Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Walter F. Dexter Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 35% in English Language Arts, 20% in Science and 19% in Math.

What grades does Walter F. Dexter Middle School serve?

Walter F. Dexter Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Walter F. Dexter Middle School?

610 students attend Walter F. Dexter Middle School, down from 874 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Walter F. Dexter Middle School?

TopHap matches 7,566 residential properties to Walter F. Dexter Middle School in and around Whittier. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Walter F. Dexter Middle School in?

Walter F. Dexter Middle School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District, which reports 13 schools, 5,291 students and $16,720 of spending per student.