W. H. Gaston Middle School is located in East Dallas at 9565 Mercer Drive and serves about 1000 students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

Students at Gaston have received some of the highest TAKS scores in the district, and the school is rated academically acceptable. The school's staff is extremely proud of the academic gains students have made in the last three years and the school continues to be recognized for its academic and extracurricular activities.

Gaston Middle School promotes the arts by offering band, orchestra, drama, and art. Each student is encouraged to participate in sports, fine arts, and academic competitions.