Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School

1100 E. Church Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
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Bottom 50%
Serving 779 students in grades 7-8, Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 11%
  • : 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School's student population of 779 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
779 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
11%
40%
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(18-19)
18%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School?
779 students attend Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School offer ?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School part of?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 11%
  • : 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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