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Gifford C. Cole Middle School

3126 E. Ave. I
Lancaster, CA 93535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (661) 946-1041
www.eastsideusd.org
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Gifford C. Cole Middle School serves 719 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gifford C. Cole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Gifford C. Cole Middle School's student population of 719 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
719 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gifford C. Cole Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
7%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
23%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
67%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
25%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gifford C. Cole Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gifford C. Cole Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Eastside Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gifford C. Cole Middle School's ranking?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Gifford C. Cole Middle School often compared to?

Gifford C. Cole Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe Walker Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Gifford C. Cole Middle School?

719 students attend Gifford C. Cole Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Gifford C. Cole Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Gifford C. Cole Middle School?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Gifford C. Cole Middle School offer ?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Gifford C. Cole Middle School part of?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School is part of Eastside Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 7%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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