Walter F. Dexter Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,281 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 1427th out of 2,050 middle schools in CA.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Whittier City Elementary School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,008
- Students Per Teacher: 23.4
- Enrolled Students: 6,571
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 0.5% |
| Black | 8 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,163 | 90.8% |
| White | 72 | 5.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 390 | 30.4% |
| 7th Grade | 437 | 34.1% |
| 8th Grade | 454 | 35.4% |
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
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Walter F. Dexter Middle School
- Reviewed by Student on March 24, 2011
- Rating:
(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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