Walter F. Dexter Middle

dexter.whittiercity.net

677 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter F. Dexter Middle School is a public institution located in Whittier, California, and is part of the Whittier City School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for future scholastic success.

The school’s mission is centered on high expectations and active community involvement, encouraging students to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs. By leveraging resources from the Whittier City School District, Dexter Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that promotes critical thinking and student responsibility. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their official website at http://www.whittiercity.net.

677

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter F. Dexter Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	614
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
614 (90.7 %)
White
27 (4.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.0 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Whittier City Elementary
Phone:	(562)789-3090
Website:	http://dexter.whittiercity.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 231

Grade 8 248