Walter F. Dexter Middle School

11532 East Floral Dr, Whittier, CA 90601 | (562) 789-3090
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 1,281
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,281
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 51.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 24.7
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 639 (49.9%)
  • Females: 642 (50.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 223 (17.4%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 665 (51.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 888 (69.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Walter F. Dexter Middle School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian70.5%
Black80.6%
Asian131.0%
Hispanic1,16390.8%
White725.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Walter F. Dexter Middle School
  Number Percent
6th Grade39030.4%
7th Grade43734.1%
8th Grade45435.4%
Teacher Education Background (2009)
Percent With Ph.D.
School:
3.3%
District:
5.9%
Percent With Master's Degree
School:
16.7%
District:
29.4%
Percent With Bachelor's Degree
School:
5.0%
District:
11.8%
Teacher Credentials & Experience (2009)
Percent of Teachers With Credentials: 96.4%
Number of Certificated Staff: 60.0
Average Number of Years of Teacher Experience: 10.6
Average Age
School:
39.2
District:
43.8
Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 5

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1 review for Walter F. Dexter Middle School

  • Reviewed by Student on March 24, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i love dexter middle school and im so sad that this is my last year here :(

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