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Gifford C. Cole Middle

Eastside Union Elementary · Los Angeles County · 3126 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535-7849

(661) 946-1041 · www.cole.eastsideusd.org

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1/10
#1245
Rank 1245 out of 1,315
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1194 · 9th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1268 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #1239 · 6th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gifford C. Cole Middle serves the eastern side of Lancaster, a high desert city in the Antelope Valley where the pace is slower than LA proper but the community pride runs deep. With scores landing in the lower percentiles across English, math, and science, families considering Cole will want to factor in additional academic support at home or through outside resources. That said, for families already rooted in this part of Lancaster, the school is part of a tight-knit neighborhood fabric where knowing your teachers and your neighbors still means something.

Student Demographics

616 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
425 (69%)
African American
137 (22%)
White
26 (4%)
Multiple Races
21 (3%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners156 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged532 (86%)
Students with Disabilities102 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

697
Enrollment
32.2
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1268 · 8th percentile

13 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.