Orange Grove Middle vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
Orange Grove Middle and Walter F. Dexter Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.5 out of 10. Walter F. Dexter Middle is significantly larger with 627 students, about 2.1× the size of Orange Grove Middle (305). 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.
Orange Grove Middle
Hacienda Heights, CA
6.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
305 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, CA
6.6/10
Middle School6th – 8th
627 students
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| Metric | Orange Grove Middle | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.2% | 86.6% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #4,543 of 9,557 | #4,441 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Orange Grove Middle | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Orange Grove Middle | Walter F. Dexter Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 305 | 627 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.5:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.2% | 86.6% |
| District | Hacienda la Puente Unified | Whittier City Elementary |
| City | Hacienda Heights | Whittier |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hacienda Heights (91745) | Whittier (90601) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,611 | $102,267 |
| Median Home Value | $778,700 | $729,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,246 | $1,862 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.0% | 31.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 33 min |