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Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Fresno, California · Fresno Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students814
Student:Teacher17.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch96%
Title INo
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr.
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
814
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+30.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Fresno, California. The school enrolls 814 students. It is part of the Fresno Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled 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
96% 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 Enrollment814
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

White
0.4%
Hispanic
75.6%
Black
5.8%
Asian
13.2%
Two+
2.4%
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 %96%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)