Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts vs Walter F. Dexter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Walter F. Dexter Middle
Whittier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students
| Measure | Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier, California | Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3055 of 5,693 | #807 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36514 of 50,301 | #12626 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 374 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 26.3).
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 86.7%).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 26.7).
- •Walter F. Dexter Middle is the larger school with 610 students compared with 374.
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 Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts better than Walter F. Dexter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts ranks higher (33.1 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 Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts and Walter F. Dexter Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts: 374. Walter F. Dexter Middle: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts and Walter F. Dexter Middle rank in California?
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts is 3055th of 5,693 and Walter F. Dexter Middle is 807th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).