Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Fresno, CA · Fresno Unified · Grades 7-8
1,275th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle 1,275th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2015 to 1th in 2025.
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 772 students tested
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 792 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2014
| Group | Trend | 2014 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 75.5% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Black | 20.0% | 13.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Typical home value $289K in zip 93706 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Edison ComputechFresno Unified · 0.5 mi away68th of 1,294
ELA 86% · Math 67% - 1West Fresno MiddleWashington Unified · 1.1 mi away1,176th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 3Sequoia MiddleFresno Unified · 2.4 mi away1,009th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 1Tehipite MiddleFresno Unified · 2.8 mi away1,194th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 10% - 2Yosemite MiddleFresno Unified · 3.8 mi away1,127th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 17% - 2Elizabeth Terronez MiddleFresno Unified · 3.9 mi away1,094th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 4Kings Canyon MiddleFresno Unified · 4.7 mi away855th of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 1Fort Miller MiddleFresno Unified · 5 mi away1,237th of 1,294
ELA 20% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle in?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is part of the Fresno Unified district in Fresno, California.
Is Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle 1,275th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
Hispanic 76%, Black 14%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (792 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93706 is $289K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.