Kirk Elementary vs Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
| Measure | Kirk Elementary Fresno, California | Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5419 of 5,693 | #1279 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49239 of 50,301 | #15158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 395 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 11% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirk Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.8 vs 9.2).
- •Kirk Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Kirk Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Kirk Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 395.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirk Elementary better than Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kirk Elementary ranks higher (10.8 vs 9.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kirk Elementary and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk Elementary: 395. Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk Elementary and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle rank in California?
Kirk Elementary is 5419th of 5,693 and Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 1279th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).