Katherine Edwards Middle School vs. Walter F. Dexter Middle School
Should I attend Katherine Edwards Middle School or Walter F. Dexter Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 916 students in grades 6-8, Katherine Edwards 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Walter F. Dexter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
916 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
314
236
Grade 7 Students
310
239
Grade 8 Students
292
272
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
95%
91%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%