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Walter F. Dexter Middle

Whittier, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
dexter.whittiercity.net11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601(562) 789-3090
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

611 students tested

35.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 31.0% did.

  • Exceeded10.0%
  • Met25.2%
  • Nearly met24.7%
  • Not met40.1%

Math

611 students tested

18.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 17.3% did.

  • Exceeded8.3%
  • Met10.3%
  • Nearly met24.7%
  • Not met56.6%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year694659
Suspended in or out of school0.6% · 41.5% · 10
Suspensions412
Violence with injury14
Violence without injury20
Weapons11
Drugs07
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall747625
Suspended out of school4.8% · 360.6% · 4
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

29.0% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted671641
Chronically absent27.9% · 18729.0% · 186

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

627 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino92.0%
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White4.5%
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Black or African American0.8%
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Asian0.8%
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Two or More Races1.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 064245006936

District
Whittier City Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
627 students
Teachers (FTE)
30.9

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