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Walter F. Dexter Middle

PublicRegular
Whittier, California · Whittier City Elementary
Students627enrolled
FRL87%Free/Reduced Lunch
Ratio20.9:1students:teacher
LevelMiddle6–8
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students627
Grade Span6–8
Student:Teacher20.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
SectorPublic
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 490
627
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
87%+22.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Walter F. Dexter Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Whittier, California. The school enrolls 627 students. It is part of the Whittier City Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWhittier City Elementary
County6037
CityWhittier
ZIP90601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064245006936

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment627

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)