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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle

Fresno Unified · Fresno County · 1100 East Church Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706

(559) 457-3400 · go.fresnou.org/gaston

1/10
#1309
Rank 1309 out of 1,315
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1302 · 1st percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1302 · 1st percentile
Science1/10 · #1321 · 0th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gaston Middle serves families in one of Fresno's more economically challenged zip codes, where the community's needs run deep and the school faces significant academic headwinds — test scores here rank among the lowest in California. Families who are weighing their options in this part of southwest Fresno may want to explore additional academic support resources, whether through tutoring, after-school programs, or district choice options, to help students bridge the gap. That said, Fresno Unified has been investing in its most underserved schools, and parents who engage closely with teachers and staff often find advocates who genuinely care about their kids.

Student Demographics

721 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
542 (75%)
African American
99 (14%)
Asian
43 (6%)
Multiple Races
17 (2%)
White
15 (2%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners296 (41%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged696 (97%)
Students with Disabilities131 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

814
Enrollment
45.8
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
22.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #852 · 38th percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found