W H Gaston Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 6-8
1,173rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
W H Gaston Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks W H Gaston Middle 1,173rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — improving.
W H Gaston Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 676 students tested
W H Gaston Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 717 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.6% | 83.4% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 18.9% | 12.0% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near W H Gaston Middle
Typical home value $282K in zip 75228 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near W H Gaston Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Harold Wendell Lang Sr MiddleDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away1,364th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 33% - 6Uplift Luna Prep MiddleUplift Education · 1.9 mi away · charter737th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 6Robert T Hill MiddleDallas ISD · 2.2 mi away795th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 4Vanston MiddleMesquite ISD · 2.8 mi away1,138th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 4Mcdonald MiddleMesquite ISD · 3.4 mi away1,066th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 47% - 6J L Long MiddleDallas ISD · 3.5 mi away682nd of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 8Lake Highlands MiddleRichardson ISD · 3.8 mi away395th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 3O'banion MiddleGarland ISD · 4 mi away1,265th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is W H Gaston Middle in?
W H Gaston Middle is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is W H Gaston Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks W H Gaston Middle 1,173rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of W H Gaston Middle?
Hispanic 83%, Black 12%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (717 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W H Gaston Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75228 is $282K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.