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Gifford C. Cole Middle

Lancaster, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
cole.eastsideusd.org3126 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535(661) 946-1041
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

644 students tested

23.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 25.5% did.

  • Exceeded3.3%
  • Met20.2%
  • Nearly met28.2%
  • Not met48.4%

Math

640 students tested

7.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 8.4% did.

  • Exceeded1.1%
  • Met6.3%
  • Nearly met21.9%
  • Not met70.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

20.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year813753
Suspended in or out of school14.5% · 11820.8% · 157
Suspensions213282
Violence with injury6542
Violence without injury110168
Weapons96
Drugs2047
Defiance only38
Other611

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall661682
Suspended out of school13.8% · 9117.0% · 116
Suspended in school0.2% · 10.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

44.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted743731
Chronically absent36.1% · 26844.9% · 328

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

687 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino67.4%
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White5.1%
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Black or African American22.4%
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Asian1.2%
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Two or More Races3.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061191009533

District
Eastside Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
687 students
Teachers (FTE)
36.2

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