CAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Walter F. Dexter Middle — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Whittier, California|Whittier City Elementary

Whittier, CA 90601

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
627
Student:Teacher
20.9:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
86.6%

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Near average in CA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,550
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 65%Local 22%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$954,296
-0.8% YoY
Los Angeles, CA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

610
Current enrollment
Declining(-30% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walter F. Dexter Middle

As of the most recent data, 627 students are enrolled at Walter F. Dexter Middle. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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