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Walter F. Dexter Middle School vs. East Whittier Middle School

Should you attend Walter F. Dexter Middle School or East Whittier Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walter F. Dexter Middle School
11532 East Floral Dr.
Whittier, CA 90601
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
East Whittier Middle School
14421 East Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90605
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 627 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8, East Whittier 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
627 students
1,051 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter F. Dexter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Whittier Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter F. Dexter Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Whittier Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter F. Dexter Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Whittier Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter F. Dexter Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Whittier Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7074 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2907 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter F. Dexter Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Whittier Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter F. Dexter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Whittier Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
56%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter F. Dexter Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Whittier Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
29%
(Top 50% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walter F. Dexter Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Whittier Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
197
321
Grade 7 Students
211
365
Grade 8 Students
219
365

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Whittier Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter F. Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Whittier Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Whittier Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter F. Dexter Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Whittier Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Whittier City Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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