How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Walter F. Dexter Middle | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Whittier, CA | Whittier, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 610 | 67 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 30:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.5% | 47.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Walter F. Dexter Middle | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,616 | $17,616 |
| District | Whittier City Elementary | Whittier City Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Walter F. Dexter Middle | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| African American | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.1% | 83.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Walter F. Dexter Middle | Whittier Independent Study |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | — |
| Counselor Ratio | 203.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | — |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.