Dean L. Shively vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
Dean L. Shively and Walter F. Dexter Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.0 out of 10. Walter F. Dexter Middle is significantly larger with 627 students, about 2.1× the size of Dean L. Shively (298). In math proficiency, Dean L. Shively leads at 32.0%.
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Dean L. Shively
South El Monte, CA
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
298 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
627 students
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| Metric | Dean L. Shively | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 86.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #3,460 of 9,557 | #4,441 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 64th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Dean L. Shively | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 32.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Dean L. Shively | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 298 | 627 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 86.6% |
| District | Valle Lindo Elementary | Whittier City Elementary |
| City | South El Monte | Whittier |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South El Monte (91733) | Whittier (90601) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,245 | $102,267 |
| Median Home Value | $601,600 | $729,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,658 | $1,862 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.3% | 31.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | 9.0% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 33 min |