Walter F. Dexter Middle School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 610
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 262:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
38 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
4/10
Test Scores
2/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
3/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Walter F. Dexter Middle School
My children have had a great experience at Dexter Middle School. The teachers, administrators and support staff are engaged with the students. Families have opportunities to be part of the Dexter community though school events activities through out the school year. This helps enrich the overall com
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Posted by a parent on 2/4/2026
My family has had a great experience at Walter F. Dexter Middle School. My children have thrived at this school because of the dedication of the teachers, administrators and staff. My children are excited to go to school each day. They enjoy the school environment because it is welcoming. When they
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Posted by a parent on 12/4/2025
As a parent with three children who have attended Walter Dexter Middle School, Pathways to Creativity and Innovation, I can confidently say that all of them have truly excelled at Dexter. One of my children is now in college, another is a senior at Whittier High, and my youngest is currently in 7th
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Posted by a parent on 12/3/2025
Everyone in the reviews is spot on the bullying. Not only does it come from the students but from the teachers and vice principal. This is a why I believe nothing is being done about the bullying in the school. It is being run by bullies. They must feel so big picking on young kids. And running thei
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Posted by a parent on 11/4/2025
Overall, my child has thrived here. Grades are good, socializing well with others, the principal is always around and out front trying to engage students and parents.
Posted by a parent on 7/10/2025

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