Walter F. Dexter Middle School

Walter F. Dexter Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
11532 Floral Dr,  Whittier, CA
Whittier City Elementary School District
4.5
3.4
677 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Allard
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.2%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
90.7%
White
4%
Two or more races
3%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
10/31/2015
It was honestly a great school. I learned so many things, met new people, etc. However, getting motivated by some teachers was just hard to do.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 33 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/7/2024
This school help our students thrive! The faculty is very involved, the teachers are on top of their students, and they are genuinely concerned about a students success. The principals are also very present and involved and are often seen on campus. I would recommend this school.
5.0 parent
1/19/2024
I have lived in the Whittier area for over 40 years. My children attended Dexter, I have grandchildren who have attended over the years and one is currently a student here. I appreciate how Dexter has improved immensely over the last few years. This year I especially enjoyed the "Lunch with a Loved...
5.0 other
1/19/2024
My experience in this school has been nothing but good. As a long time local, I have family that had their children attend and also currently have children attending there now. I've heard nothing but good things about the faculty, the cleanliness of the school, and friendliness of the students. As a...
5.0 parent
1/17/2024
Dexter Middle School has been a wonderful place of education for my children. My son attended here a couple years ago and now my daughter has been attending here for going on three years. As a parent, I appreciate the transformation that has taken place at Dexter over the past few years. Mrs. Sanson...

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