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11532 East Floral Drive, Whittier, CA 90601-2832
Summary
Walter F. Dexter Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 43rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 41.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 25.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 654/1,204 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 709/1,204 (41st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 610 |
| Low-Income Students | 529 (86.7%) |
| English Learners | 86 (14.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.6 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period. Math rose 7.3 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period.
•Math +8.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 37.0% to 46.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 654 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
13.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 43.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 32% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.4% to 32.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 709 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.9-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Walter F. Dexter Middle compare within the district?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Whittier City with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Walter F. Dexter Middle rank in California?
Walter F. Dexter Middle ranks No. 654 of 1,204 in reading and No. 709 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Walter F. Dexter Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 38.9% meet the reading standard and 22.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Walter F. Dexter Middle compare with other schools in Whittier?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Whittier with 2026 results.
Explore schools in WhittierHow does Walter F. Dexter Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is No. 150 in reading and No. 163 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Walter F. Dexter MiddleThis school | 25.9% | 41.8% |
| Katherine Edwards Middle School STEAM & Dual Immer | 42.2% | 58.4% |
| East Whittier Middle | 46.1% | 57.7% |
