Walter F. Dexter Middle
- 610 Students
- 28.5 Teachers (FTE)
- 21.4:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (562)789-3090 Phone
- http://dexter.whittiercity.net Website
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Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA 90601
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ D (50.5)
610
Students
28.5
Teachers
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
(562)789-3090
Phone
http://dexter.whittiercity.net
Website
Located in Whittier, CALIFORNIA (ZIP 90601), Walter F. Dexter Middle is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the Whittier City district.
Key statistics: 610 students enrolled; a 21.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs California Middle School Average
Enrollment
610.0
State avg: 662.0
▼ 8% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
State avg: 20.7:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
86.7%
State avg: 64.5%
▲ 34% worse
School Details
School Name
Walter F. Dexter Middle
NCESSCH ID
064245006936
State School ID
CA-1965110-6023725
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
11532 East Floral Dr.
City
Whittier
State
California
ZIP Code
90601
County
Los Angeles County
Metro Area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0638
State Leg. Upper
06030
State Leg. Lower
06056
Latitude
33.99084
Longitude
-118.05339
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
610
Total Students
28.5
Teachers FTE
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 28.5 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 529 | 86.7% |
| Not Applicable | 317 | 52% |
District Info
District Name
Whittier City
LEAID
0642450
State LEA ID
CA-1965110
Phone
(562)789-3000
Website
http://www.whittiercity.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Whittier
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$132,247K
Federal Revenue
$17,126K
State Revenue
$86,306K
Local Revenue
$28,815K
Total Expenditure
$110,631K
Instruction Exp.
$65,243K
Support Services
$32,775K
Other Current Exp.
$3,856K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walter F. Dexter Middle, answered using official NCES data.