Gifford C. Cole Middle

www.cole.eastsideusd.org

703 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Gifford C. Cole Middle School is a public school located in Lancaster, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Eastside Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, while also offering opportunities for elective exploration.

Beyond the classroom, Gifford C. Cole Middle School places a high value on community engagement and student involvement. The school works to cultivate a culture of respect and responsibility, encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities and school programs that build character and leadership skills. With a commitment to clear communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their personal and educational goals within the Lancaster area.

703

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gifford C. Cole Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	478
Black	149
Asian	9
Two or More	23

Hispanic
478 (68.0 %)
Black
149 (21.2 %)
White
44 (6.3 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eastside Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)946-1041
Website:	http://www.cole.eastsideusd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	703
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 362

Grade 8 341

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gifford C. Cole Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	362
Grade 8	341

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gifford C. Cole Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	46.4%
Male	377	53.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th