PublicGrades 7-8
Gifford C. Cole Middle School
3126 East Avenue I, Lancaster, CA 93535-7849(661) 946-1041
Total Students697
Student/Teacher21.33:1
Math Prof.7.34%
Reading Prof.23.47%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyLos Angeles
School DistrictEastside Union Elementary School District
Principal / AdminQi'Ana McKnight(661) 946-1041
Founded1980
Free/Reduced Lunch82.07% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White4.4%
Hispanic67.6%
Black22.4%
Asian0.9%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Two Or More4.3%
Gender Distribution
52.1%
47.9%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 7338
Grade 8359
School Calendar 2026-2027
August 2026
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Gifford C. Cole Middle School
Academic Calendar (2026-2027)
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Key Dates & Holidays
First Day of InstructionAug 6
Labor Day ObservanceSep 7
First Grading Period ConcludesSep 11
Autumn Recess Part 1Sep 28
Autumn Recess Part 2Oct 1
Second Grading Period ConcludesOct 30
Veterans Day ObservanceNov 11
Thanksgiving BreakNov 23
Third Grading Period and First Semester ConcludesDec 18
Winter Holiday Recess Part 1Dec 21
Holiday Break Part 2Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ObservanceJan 18
Fourth Grading Period ConcludesFeb 12
Mid-Winter RecessFeb 15
César Chávez Day ObservanceMar 29
Fifth Grading Period ConcludesApr 2
Spring RecessApr 5
Mental Health Awareness Day ObservanceApr 30
Memorial Day ObservanceMay 31
Last Day of Instruction / Sixth Grading Period ConcludesJun 3
Key Dates & Holidays
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