W H Gaston Middle.
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About this school.
W H Gaston Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, Texas, serving grades 06–08. It enrolled 757 students in 2024. 36% reached math proficiency and 44% reached reading proficiency in 2024-2025 state testing. The school performs below the state median in math (2024-2025). The pupil–teacher ratio was 15.45 to 1 (2025).
What the numbers say.
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Pupil–teacher ratio. A staffing ratio, not class size.
Academic outcomes
Math proficiency
Students meeting the grade-level math standard
Source year 2024-2025
Reading proficiency
Reading and writing proficiency
Source year 2024-2025
Science proficiency
Science assessment proficiency
Member-only field
Staff & support
Full-time equivalent teaching staff.
Reported teaching staff
Counselors
Support-staff FTE · member-only rows
Attendance & climate
Source year 2023
Source year 2025
Class size & programs
Average students per class, reported by the school
Reported programs
Programs the school reports offering this year
Program flags as reported
Equity
Source year 2024
Source year 2024
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This school performs below the state median in math (2024-2025). This school performs below the state median in reading (2024-2025). We publish peer-relative facts only — no ratings, no rankings.
Where students come from — and go next.
Schools this one is reported to receive students from, or send students to. Reported relationships only — not guaranteed progression or attendance eligibility.
Students here typically continue to
High schools · 7
- Bryan Adams HS Leadership Academy
High · Dallas0.8 mi - Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
High · Dallas5 mi - Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
High · Dallas5.3 mi - Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High Sch
High · Dallas5.9 mi - Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
High · Dallas6.4 mi - Citylab HS
High · Dallas6.8 mi - Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet
High · Dallas8.3 mi
Other schools · 1
Students typically arrive from
Elementary schools · 7
- Reinhardt EL
Elementary · Dallas0.8 mi - Alex Sanger Preparatory School
Elementary · Dallas1.3 mi - Edwin J Kiest EL
Elementary · Dallas1.3 mi - Bayles EL
Elementary · Dallas1.9 mi - Larry G Smith EL
Elementary · Mesqute2.1 mi - HS Thompson Learning Center
Elementary · Dallas6.5 mi - N W Harllee Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Dallas8.3 mi
Prekindergarten schools · 1
Questions about W H Gaston Middle.
What grades does W H Gaston Middle serve?
W H Gaston Middle is a middle school serving grades 06–08.
Where is W H Gaston Middle located?
W H Gaston Middle is in Dallas, Texas. Its reported address is 9565 MERCER DR.
How many students attend W H Gaston Middle?
757 students were enrolled in 2024.
How big are classes at W H Gaston Middle?
The pupil–teacher ratio was 15.45 to 1. That is a staffing ratio, not the same as class size — see the class-size chart on this page.
How do students score at W H Gaston Middle?
36% reached math proficiency and 44% reached reading proficiency in 2024-2025 state testing.
How does W H Gaston Middle compare to other Texas schools?
This school performs below the state median in mathematics (2024-2025).
What programs does W H Gaston Middle offer?
The school reports: gifted program. Full course-level detail is a member extra.
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W H GASTON MIDDLE
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