Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA · Whittier City
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
915th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 789-3090Official website ↗NCES ID 064245006936Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 611 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 627 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.8% | 92.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 5.4% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $863K in zip 90601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Walter F. Dexter Middle
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ELA 46% ▲11 · Math 36% ▲17Compare - #925La Merced IntermediateMontebello Unified · 3.2 mi away925th of 1,294
ELA 30% ▼5 · Math 23% ▲4Compare - #336East Whittier MiddleEast Whittier City Elementary · 3.3 mi away336th of 1,294
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ELA 33% ▼2 · Math 21% ▲2Compare
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.