Walter F. Dexter Middle vs La Merced Intermediate
Walter F. Dexter Middle and La Merced Intermediate are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.6 out of 10. In math proficiency, Walter F. Dexter Middle leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
627 students
La Merced Intermediate
Montebello, CA
6.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
756 students
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| Metric | Walter F. Dexter Middle | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.6% | 86.6% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| State Rank | #4,441 of 9,557 | #4,585 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walter F. Dexter Middle | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 28.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Walter F. Dexter Middle | La Merced Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 627 | 756 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.6% | 86.6% |
| District | Whittier City Elementary | Montebello Unified |
| City | Whittier | Montebello |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whittier (90601) | Montebello (90640) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,267 | $74,833 |
| Median Home Value | $729,000 | $660,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,862 | $1,771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.1% | 22.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 12.8% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 31 min |