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Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier, California · Grades 6 to 8 · Whittier City
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About Walter F. Dexter Middle
Walter F. Dexter Middle serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Whittier, California. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 610 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Whittier. There are about 21.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Los Angeles County. Families comparing options will find 122 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 12 schools in Whittier City.
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School facts
| Address | 11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (562) 789-3090 |
| School district | Whittier City |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 610 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 28.5 |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Los Angeles County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 064245006936). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Walter F. Dexter Middle serve?
Walter F. Dexter Middle serves grades 6 through 8.
How many students attend Walter F. Dexter Middle?
Walter F. Dexter Middle reported 610 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter F. Dexter Middle?
About 21.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 610 students and 28.5 teachers in federal data.
Is Walter F. Dexter Middle a public or charter school?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Walter F. Dexter Middle in?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is part of Whittier City. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ca/whittier-city/
Where is Walter F. Dexter Middle located?
Walter F. Dexter Middle is at 11532 East Floral Dr., Whittier, CA 90601. The phone number is (562) 789-3090.
How many other schools are near Walter F. Dexter Middle?
There are 122 other schools within 5 miles of Walter F. Dexter Middle in our directory.
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