Walter F. Dexter Middle School
School Overview
Walter F. Dexter Middle School is a public school located in Whittier, California. It is a school in Whittier City Elementary School District district.
According to the California state assessment result, 30% of students are proficient in Math learning and 44% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,019 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 28 to 1 where a total of 37 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,019 students are attending Walter F. Dexter Middle School. By gender, there are 520 and 499 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Walter F. Dexter Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 135 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 121 | 58 | 63 |
| White | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 135 | 64 | 71 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 37 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Walter F. Dexter Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 28 to 1. All teachers are certified. 83.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 37 | Students per teacher: 28 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 37 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 13.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 510 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,490 Households |
| Population | 65,852 |
| Male | 32,658 |
| Female | 34,509 |
| Child Population | 22,245 |
| Total Housing Units | 22,226 Units |
| Average House Value | $491,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,352 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% |
| Average Household Income | $70,564 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Whittier City Elementary
In Whittier City Elementary, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in WHITTIER, California
15 private schools are serving students in WHITTIER, California. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.