Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad Whittier, California | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,334 | #807 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11210 of 15,369 | #12626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 894 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 26.3).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 86.7%).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 21.8).
- •Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad is the larger school with 894 students compared with 610.
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 Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad better than Walter F. Dexter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad ranks higher (33.4 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 Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad and Walter F. Dexter Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad: 894. Walter F. Dexter Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad and Walter F. Dexter Middle rank in California?
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad is 653rd of 1,334 and Walter F. Dexter Middle is 807th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).