Overview
Gifford C. Cole Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 687 students. It is part of the Eastside Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictEastside Union Elementary
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93535
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061191009533
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment687
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino67.3%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)