How is Gifford C. Cole Middle School rated?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School holds a D- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Eastside Union Elementary School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Gifford C. Cole Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Gifford C. Cole Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 23% in English Language Arts, 9% in Science and 7% in Math.

What grades does Gifford C. Cole Middle School serve?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School serves grades 7–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Gifford C. Cole Middle School?

697 students attend Gifford C. Cole Middle School, down from 755 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Gifford C. Cole Middle School?

TopHap matches 9,589 residential properties to Gifford C. Cole Middle School in and around Lancaster. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Gifford C. Cole Middle School in?

Gifford C. Cole Middle School is part of Eastside Union Elementary School District, which reports 6 schools, 3,032 students and $17,820 of spending per student.

Gifford C. Cole Middle School

Gifford C. Cole Middle School is a public middle school in Lancaster, CA, serving grades 7–8, rated D-, with 697 students and a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 23% in English Language Arts, 9% in Science and 7% in Math.

D-TopHap school rating

Rating: D-
Grades: 7–8
Enrollment: 697
Students per teacher: 21.3:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts23%

Science9%

Math7%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic68%

Black22%

White4%

Two or more races4%

Asian1%

Pacific Islander0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch: 82%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -7.7%
Prior-year enrollment: 755

Homes assigned to this school

9,589 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Gifford C. Cole Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address: 3126 E Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535
Phone: (661) 946-1041
Website: cole.eastsideusd.org
Setting: Rural - Fringe
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 061191009533

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School district

Eastside Union Elementary School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 6
Students: 3,032
Spending per student: $17,820
Teachers (FTE): 136
Grades: K–08

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