Christian Sorensen Science Academy vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christian Sorensen Science Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier, California | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2904 of 5,693 | #807 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35318 of 50,301 | #12626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 26.3).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Christian Sorensen Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.8).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christian Sorensen Science Academy better than Walter F. Dexter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Christian Sorensen Science Academy ranks higher (34.9 vs 26.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christian Sorensen Science Academy and Walter F. Dexter Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christian Sorensen Science Academy: 446. Walter F. Dexter Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christian Sorensen Science Academy and Walter F. Dexter Middle rank in California?
Christian Sorensen Science Academy is 2904th of 5,693 and Walter F. Dexter Middle is 807th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).