W H Gaston Middle
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,173rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
9565 MERCER DR, Dallas, TX 75228
(972)502-5400NCES ID 481623001261Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 676 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 717 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.0% | 83.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 13.7% | 12.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $282K in zip 75228 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.