Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, W H Gaston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W H Gaston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W H Gaston Middle School's student population of 688 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W H Gaston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W H Gaston Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7053 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W H Gaston Middle School's ranking?
W H Gaston Middle School is ranked #7053 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W H Gaston Middle School often compared to?
W H Gaston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert T Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W H Gaston Middle School?
688 students attend W H Gaston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of W H Gaston Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W H Gaston Middle School?
W H Gaston Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W H Gaston Middle School offer ?
W H Gaston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W H Gaston Middle School part of?
W H Gaston Middle School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is W H Gaston Middle School located?
W H Gaston Middle School is located in the Ash Creek Estates neighborhood of Dallas, TX.
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