Overview
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Fresno, California. The school enrolls 792 students. It is part of the Fresno Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictFresno Unified
County6019
CityFresno
ZIP93706
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061455013767
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment792
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino75.6%
Black / African American5.8%
Asian13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)