At a glance
Reported students
757
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
W H Gaston Middle: 757 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about W H Gaston Middle
W H Gaston Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Dallas. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 757 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.7%) and Black (12.4%). English learners represent 60.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking W H Gaston Middle
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 60.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic82.7%
- Black12.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert T Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
762 reported students
Sam Tasby Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
740 reported students
L V Stockard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
728 reported students
Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Acad
Middle · Grades 06–08
808 reported students
Piedmont Global Academy
Middle · Grades 07–08
692 reported students
Public schools near W H Gaston Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 740 | 1.7 mi |
| Uplift Luna Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education | 06–08 | 591 | 1.9 mi |
| Robert T Hill Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 07–08 | 762 | 2.2 mi |
| Vanston Middle Middle · Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 728 | 2.8 mi |
| McDonald Middle Middle · Mesquite ISD | 06–08 | 787 | 3.4 mi |
| J L Long Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 1,079 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about W H Gaston Middle
What grades does W H Gaston Middle serve?
W H Gaston Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend W H Gaston Middle?
W H Gaston Middle reported 757 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 701 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at W H Gaston Middle?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 757 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is W H Gaston Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
W H Gaston Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of W H Gaston Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is W H Gaston Middle in?
W H Gaston Middle is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near W H Gaston Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harold Wendell Lang Sr Middle (1.7 mi), Uplift Luna Prep Middle (1.9 mi), Robert T Hill Middle (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.