Very Good
#3088 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Middle School · Fresno Unified
1100 East Church Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
Enrollment
792
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
792
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,088 of 9,539
In Fresno
#64 of 175
public schools
In district
#40 of 98
Fresno Unified
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Middle School in Fresno · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified.
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle serves approximately 792 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,088 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
44% of students at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle — Students at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Compares
See how Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1100 East Church Ave., Fresno, CA 93706
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Edison Computech (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, West Fresno Middle (rated 6.5/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fresno, see our Fresno schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| King Elementary Fresno | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Edison Computech Fresno | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter Fresno | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Edison High Fresno | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary Fresno | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Kirk Elementary Fresno | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Ambassador Phillip V. Sanchez II Public Charter Fresno | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| West Fresno Middle Fresno | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| West Fresno Elementary Fresno | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Big Picture Educational Academy Fresno | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Columbia Elementary Fresno | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Fresno County Special Education Fresno | 1.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Edison-Bethune Charter Academy Fresno | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Innova School Fresno | 1.7 mi | — |
| Kepler Neighborhood Fresno | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| WILSON HOME SCHOOL Fresno | 1.7 mi | — |
| School of Unlimited Learning Fresno | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Lowell Elementary Fresno | 2.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Sunset Elementary Fresno | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Orange Center Elementary Fresno | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,023
Median Home Value
$227,600
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
Population
40,635
College Educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Avg Commute
23.1 min
Poverty Rate
37.7%
Median Age
30.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
What grades does Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle serve?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 792 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle rank in CA?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle ranks #3,088 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle a charter school?
No, Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle a Title I school?
No, Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
97.3% of students at Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 792
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (559) 457-3400
Resources & Links
District
Fresno Unified- District Enrollment
- 68,568
- Schools in District
- 101
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,983
- District Rank
- #40 of 98
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