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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 30%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter F. Dexter Middle School's student population of 747 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walter F. Dexter Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Walter F. Dexter Middle School?
747 students attend Walter F. Dexter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Walter F. Dexter Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Walter F. Dexter Middle School offer ?
Walter F. Dexter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Walter F. Dexter Middle School part of?
Walter F. Dexter Middle School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.
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