Longfellow Elementary vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 433 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
499 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary Whittier, California | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3191 of 5,693 | #807 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37504 of 50,301 | #12626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 30% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 26.3).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Longfellow Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.8).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 499.
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 Longfellow Elementary better than Walter F. Dexter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elementary ranks higher (31.6 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 Longfellow Elementary and Walter F. Dexter Middle?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary: 499. Walter F. Dexter Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary and Walter F. Dexter Middle rank in California?
Longfellow Elementary is 3191st of 5,693 and Walter F. Dexter Middle is 807th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).