Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle vs W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
814 students
W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
286 students
| Measure | Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Fresno, California | W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1279 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #15158 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 814 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 98.3%).
- •W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 286.
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is a public school while W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle better than W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle and W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle: 814. W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle and W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter rank in California?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 1279th of 1,334 and W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).