Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle vs West Fresno Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km 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
West Fresno Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle Fresno, California | West Fresno Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1279 of 1,334 | #1050 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15158 of 15,369 | #14246 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 814 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Fresno Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 9.2).
- •West Fresno Middle does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •West Fresno Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •West Fresno Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 95.6%).
- •West Fresno Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 296.
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 West Fresno Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Fresno Middle ranks higher (17.2 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 Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle and West Fresno Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle: 814. West Fresno Middle: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle and West Fresno Middle rank in California?
Rutherford B. Gaston Sr. Middle is 1279th of 1,334 and West Fresno Middle is 1050th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).