Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA · Whittier City · Grades 6-8
915th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
Walter F. Dexter Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walter F. Dexter Middle 915th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 29th in 2025.
Walter F. Dexter Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 611 students tested
Walter F. Dexter Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 627 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.9% | 92.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Walter F. Dexter Middle
Typical home value $863K in zip 90601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Walter F. Dexter Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immersion AcademyWhittier City · 1.1 mi away398th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 2North Park Academy of the ArtsEl Rancho Unified · 1.7 mi away1,075th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 8Los Nietos MiddleLos Nietos · 2.3 mi away365th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 39% - 3Rivera MiddleEl Rancho Unified · 2.5 mi away932nd of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 6STEAM Academy @ BurkeEl Rancho Unified · 3 mi away543rd of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 36% - 3La Merced IntermediateMontebello Unified · 3.2 mi away925th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 8East Whittier MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 3.3 mi away336th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 3Richard L. Graves MiddleSouth Whittier Elementary · 3.4 mi away909th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walter F. Dexter Middle in?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is part of the Whittier City district in Whittier, California.
Is Walter F. Dexter Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter F. Dexter Middle 915th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walter F. Dexter Middle?
Hispanic 92%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (627 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter F. Dexter Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90601 is $863K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.