Walter F. Dexter Middle vs East Whittier Middle
East Whittier Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.6/10. East Whittier Middle is significantly larger with 1,051 students, about 1.7× the size of Walter F. Dexter Middle (627). In math proficiency, East Whittier Middle leads at 49.0%.
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
East Whittier Middle
Whittier, CA
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,051 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | Walter F. Dexter Middle | East Whittier Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.6% | 73.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #4,441 of 9,557 | #3,088 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 54th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walter F. Dexter Middle | East Whittier Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Whittier (90601) | Whittier (90605) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $102,267 | $100,825 |
| Median Home Value | $729,000 | $662,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,862 | $1,861 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.1% | 22.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |