Is Gifford C. Cole Middle a good school?

Gifford C. Cole Middle ranks in the bottom 13.0% of California middle schools.

How many students attend Gifford C. Cole Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 687 students attended Gifford C. Cole Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Gifford C. Cole Middle?

Students at Gifford C. Cole Middle are 67% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Gifford C. Cole Middle attend?

Students who attend Gifford C. Cole Middle usually go on to attend Eastside High

Gifford C. Cole Middle

Summary:

Gifford C. Cole Middle is a public middle school located in Lancaster, CA, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 703 students. The school is part of the Eastside Union Elementary District, which is ranked 1482 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gifford C. Cole Middle faces significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. The school has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.4% in 2018-2019 to 39.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average of 14.3%. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and its district average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. The school also struggles to support its diverse student population, with subgroup rankings in the bottom quartile of California middle schools.

Comparing Gifford C. Cole Middle to nearby schools, such as Joe Walker Middle and Hillview Middle, which are part of the Westside Union Elementary District, highlights the need for substantial improvements at Gifford C. Cole Middle. These nearby schools have higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall performance. Additionally, the high-performing Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering, a magnet school within the Lancaster Elementary District, stands out as a stark contrast, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Gifford C. Cole Middle and the district average.

Detail:

Public 7-8

3126 East Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93535-7849

(661) 946-1041

District: Eastside Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2415^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Gifford C. Cole Middle usually attend:

High:

Eastside High

Feeder schools for Gifford C. Cole Middle:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary
	Eastside Elementary
	Enterprise Elementary
	Tierra Bonita Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 687

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.4%

African American:

22.4%

White:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gifford C. Cole Middle ranks worse than 87% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.4%), African American (22.4%), White (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gifford C. Cole Middle is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Gifford C. Cole Middle employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gifford C. Cole Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gifford C. Cole Middle 2415^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Gifford C. Cole Middle in the ranking list.)

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Eastside Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastside Union Elementary 1482^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Rank History for all students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	19.95	1447^th	1769	18.2%
2005	17.84	1506^th	1777	15.3%
2006	28.64	1279^th	1804	29.1%
2007	15.88	1753^rd	1999	12.3%
2008	30.20	1426^th	2005	28.9%
2009	33.10	1387^th	2063	32.8%
2010	30.18	1566^th	2179	28.1%
2011	21.74	1858^th	2236	16.9%
2012	26.39	1752^nd	2259	22.4%
2013	16.51	2093^rd	2379	12.0%
2015	14.63	2202^nd	2477	11.1%
2016	14.09	2229^th	2497	10.7%
2017	12.28	2314^th	2508	7.7%
2018	8.52	2383^rd	2480	3.9%
2019	10.68	2532^nd	2715	6.7%
2022	15.00	2446^th	2740	10.7%
2023	14.64	2525^th	2802	9.9%
2024	16.41	2415^th	2777	13.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.14	632^nd	699	9.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.84	1160^th	1364	15.0%
2019	28.57	1192^nd	1442	17.3%
2022	34.94	980^th	1540	36.4%
2023	41.46	720^th	1529	52.9%
2024	45.17	565^th	1477	61.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.95	1535^th	1538	0.2%
2024	17.12	1528^th	1550	1.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.49	2135^th	2230	4.3%
2019	12.27	2219^th	2369	6.3%
2022	20.08	2092^nd	2458	14.9%
2023	18.38	2242^nd	2549	12.0%
2024	19.96	2185^th	2575	15.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	21.77	295^th	336	12.2%
2023	31.99	228^th	321	29.0%
2024	48.70	167^th	394	57.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	6.54	2225^th	2262	1.6%
2019	10.63	2257^th	2380	5.2%
2022	14.09	2298^th	2509	8.4%
2023	17.55	2202^nd	2547	13.5%
2024	16.63	2232^nd	2546	12.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	18.62	1328^th	1369	3.0%
2019	20.55	1383^rd	1491	7.2%
2022	24.54	1278^th	1531	16.5%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	22.37	2^nd	3	33.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.55	188^th	191	1.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.34	2171^st	2273	4.5%
2019	10.52	2287^th	2407	5.0%
2022	16.64	2229^th	2527	11.8%
2023	12.92	2384^th	2558	6.8%
2024	16.19	2229^th	2547	12.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.98	573^rd	600	4.5%
2019	11.72	633^rd	643	1.6%
2022	15.65	597^th	637	6.3%
2023	16.52	575^th	614	6.4%
2024	21.39	531^st	626	15.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.44	1960^th	2072	5.4%
2019	16.84	1981^st	2213	10.5%
2022	24.05	1850^th	2359	21.6%
2023	22.39	1933^rd	2391	19.2%
2024	23.68	1875^th	2383	21.3%

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Rank History for White students at Gifford C. Cole Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	3.66	1476^th	1496	1.3%
2019	3.75	1578^th	1602	1.5%
2022	8.78	1463^rd	1555	5.9%
2023	5.01	1514^th	1552	2.4%
2024	8.71	1431^st	1535	6.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	286	19	9	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1991	371	36	14	124	3	n/a	n/a	0	548
1992	453	66	29	163	5	n/a	n/a	0	716
1993	506	82	31	206	4	n/a	n/a	0	829
1994	476	101	30	228	3	n/a	n/a	0	838
1995	426	109	25	212	3	n/a	n/a	0	775
1996	426	109	25	212	3	n/a	n/a	0	775
1997	394	112	17	224	6	n/a	n/a	0	753
1998	304	108	14	201	1	n/a	n/a	0	628
1999	303	132	16	221	2	n/a	n/a	0	674
2000	309	159	17	250	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
2001	324	207	23	279	4	n/a	n/a	6	843
2002	322	236	25	359	3	n/a	n/a	5	950
2003	322	236	25	359	3	n/a	n/a	5	950
2004	291	267	7	426	8	n/a	n/a	20	1019
2005	264	266	19	454	5	n/a	n/a	6	1014
2006	245	294	25	428	3	n/a	n/a	21	1016
2007	184	276	18	449	3	n/a	n/a	23	953
2008	139	279	21	475	2	n/a	n/a	0	916
2009	153	294	0	309	1	127	2	0	886
2010	137	278	14	385	4	20	4	0	842
2011	102	234	22	526	1	2	2	0	889
2012	99	250	23	535	2	2	7	0	918
2013	89	248	15	513	2	3	9	0	879
2014	78	213	15	512	3	4	5	0	830
2015	60	162	10	404	3	2	8	0	649
2016	51	186	13	398	2	1	11	0	662
2017	52	165	13	431	1	2	14	0	678
2018	59	159	8	463	3	2	21	0	715
2019	44	169	15	469	0	2	17	0	716
2020	29	199	11	495	2	1	18	0	755
2021	32	178	10	480	2	3	14	0	719
2022	36	147	13	445	0	2	18	0	661
2023	44	149	9	478	0	0	23	0	703
2024	35	154	8	463	1	2	24	0	687

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	384	15.7	24.4	n/a
1991	548	21.0	26.0	n/a
1992	716	21.3	33.6	33.2
1993	829	31.0	26.7	42.7
1994	838	34.3	24.4	42
1995	775	30.6	25.3	45.7
1996	775	30.6	25.3	45.7
1997	753	31.6	23.8	52.2
1998	628	27.0	23.3	68.5
1999	674	28.0	24.1	53.3
2000	736	31.0	23.7	56.1
2001	843	35.0	24.1	43
2002	950	39.2	24.2	66
2003	950	39.2	24.2	66
2004	1019	42.8	23.8	49.7
2005	1014	42.2	24.0	73.6
2006	1016	53.1	19.1	75.7
2007	953	41.4	23.0	80.9
2008	916	40.0	22.9	86.9
2009	886	38.1	18.6	93
2010	842	39.0	21.5	79.6
2011	889	n/a	n/a	84
2012	918	39.0	23.5	n/a
2013	879	37.0	23.7	81.2
2014	830	35.0	23.7	93.5
2015	649	30.0	21.6	90.4
2016	662	28.0	23.6	86.1
2017	678	27.6	24.5	83.2
2018	715	29.6	24.1	88.4
2019	716	31.0	23.0	87.8
2020	755	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	719	36.8	19.5	95.5
2022	661	36.0	18.3	89.1
2023	703	34.2	20.5	92.3
2024	687	36.2	18.9	86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	384	15.7	24.4	n/a
1991	548	21.0	26.0	n/a
1992	716	21.3	33.6	33.2
1993	829	31.0	26.7	42.7
1994	838	34.3	24.4	42
1995	775	30.6	25.3	45.7
1996	775	30.6	25.3	45.7
1997	753	31.6	23.8	52.2
1998	628	27.0	23.3	68.5
1999	674	28.0	24.1	53.3
2000	736	31.0	23.7	56.1
2001	843	35.0	24.1	43
2002	950	39.2	24.2	66
2003	950	39.2	24.2	66
2004	1019	42.8	23.8	49.7
2005	1014	42.2	24.0	73.6
2006	1016	53.1	19.1	75.7
2007	953	41.4	23.0	80.9
2008	916	40.0	22.9	86.9
2009	886	38.1	18.6	93
2010	842	39.0	21.5	79.6
2011	889	n/a	n/a	84
2012	918	39.0	23.5	n/a
2013	879	37.0	23.7	81.2
2014	830	35.0	23.7	93.5
2015	649	30.0	21.6	90.4
2016	662	28.0	23.6	86.1
2017	678	27.6	24.5	83.2
2018	715	29.6	24.1	88.4
2019	716	31.0	23.0	87.8
2020	755	n/a	n/a	94.6
2021	719	36.8	19.5	95.5
2022	661	36.0	18.3	89.1
2023	703	34.2	20.5	92.3
2024	687	36.2	18.9	86.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gifford C. Cole Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2532^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2525^th of 2802 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gifford C. Cole Middle)	27.3	23.1	4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Eastside Union Elementary)	27	23	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gifford C. Cole Middle)	9.5	11.3	1.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eastside Union Elementary)	9.4	11.6	2.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Gifford C. Cole Middle)	20.5	24.3	3.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Eastside Union Elementary)	20.3	24	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gifford C. Cole Middle)	5.4	4.3	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eastside Union Elementary)	5.4	4.3	1.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Gifford C. Cole Middle)	6.6	8.2	1.6%
8th Grade Science (Eastside Union Elementary)	6.6	8.1	1.5%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	716	703	1.8%
African American	169	149	11.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	15	9	40%
Hispanic	469	478	1.9%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	44	44
Two or More Races	17	23	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.8%	92.3%	4.5%

Schools Near Gifford C. Cole Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Gifford C. Cole Middle	Public	7-8	3126 East Avenue I	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Eastside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 946-1041	687	36	18.9	86.3%	35 (5.1%)	154 (22.4%)	463 (67.4%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.5%)	16.4	2415^th of 2777 public middle schools	13.0%		14.6	2525^th of 2802 public middle schools	9.9%	110	11.5	11.5		24.1	26.7	25.5		8.9	7.9	8.4
Piute Middle	Public	6-8	425 East Avenue H-11	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-9508	767	40	19.3	90.9%	253 (33.0%)	240 (31.3%)	216 (28.2%)	14 (1.8%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.5%)	7.7	2716^th of 2777 public middle schools	2.2%		7.7	2751^st of 2802 public middle schools	1.8%	35	5.2	5.2	7.8	11.2	10.1	10.0	4.8	5.7	2.3	4.2	$8,529
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering	Public	6-8	831 East Ave. K-2	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 899-7836	419	12	34.9	70.9%	182 (43.4%)	81 (19.3%)	115 (27.4%)	12 (2.9%)	8 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.5%)	76.6	550^th of 2777 public middle schools	80.2%		74.3	596^th of 2802 public middle schools	78.7%	46	44.5	44.5	57.8	69.2	60.9	62.6	30.1	51.1	45.3	42.2	$8,479
New Vista Middle	Public	6-8	753 East Avenue K-2	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 726-4271	938	44	21.4	89.7%	261 (27.8%)	356 (38.0%)	244 (26.0%)	16 (1.7%)	15 (1.6%)	5 (0.5%)	41 (4.4%)	9.1	2686^th of 2777 public middle schools	3.3%		9.7	2712^th of 2802 public middle schools	3.2%	26	5.4	5.4	13.1	11.7	17.6	14.1	5.3	5.4	5.0	5.3	$8,469
Amargosa Creek Middle	Public	6-8	44333 27th St. West	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 729-6064	954	45	20.9	87.6%	372 (39.0%)	256 (26.8%)	228 (23.9%)	37 (3.9%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	48 (5.0%)	19.1	2289^th of 2777 public middle schools	17.6%		22	2177^th of 2802 public middle schools	22.3%	112	11.7	11.7	20.0	29.5	29.8	27.5	7.2	15.5	9.6	11.3	$8,500
Endeavour Middle	Public	6-8	43755 45th St. West	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 943-8270	780	36	21.7	81.2%	300 (38.5%)	218 (27.9%)	161 (20.6%)	39 (5.0%)	15 (1.9%)	7 (0.9%)	40 (5.1%)	11.9	2585^th of 2777 public middle schools	6.9%		13.2	2579^th of 2802 public middle schools	8.0%	6	10.2	10.2	20.5	17.4	18.7	18.8	6.5	9.4	4.0	6.6	$8,483
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy	Public	6-8	38060 20th St. East	Palmdale	93550	Los Angeles County	Palmdale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 537-6101	786	31	25.7	92.0%	20 (2.5%)	157 (20.0%)	588 (74.8%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	10 (1.3%)	10.9	2633^rd of 2777 public middle schools	5.2%		11.8	2635^th of 2802 public middle schools	6.0%	2	5.7	5.7	17.0	15.3	18.8	17.1	8.1	4.9	8.9	7.3
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy	Public	6-8	39221 22nd St. West	Palmdale	93551	Los Angeles County	Palmdale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 947-3075	1,006	46	21.7	83.9%	54 (5.4%)	179 (17.8%)	713 (70.9%)	17 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	32 (3.2%)	17.1	2384^th of 2777 public middle schools	14.2%		18.6	2352^nd of 2802 public middle schools	16.1%	32	10.3	10.3	26.9	28.9	23.2	26.4	11.8	9.1	9.4	10.0	$490
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy	Public	6-8	3243 East Ave. R-8	Palmdale	93550	Los Angeles County	Palmdale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 273-0847	845	38	22.0	92.4%	31 (3.7%)	109 (12.9%)	671 (79.4%)	7 (0.8%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (1.9%)	15	2471^st of 2777 public middle schools	11.0%		17.5	2407^th of 2802 public middle schools	14.1%	64	7.1	7.1	24.1	26.9	23.0	24.5	12.4	8.0	6.4	9.0	$1,067
Joe Walker Middle	Public	6-8	5632 West Ave. L-8	Lancaster	93536	Los Angeles County	Westside Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 943-3258	818	34	23.7	61.5%	238 (29.1%)	96 (11.7%)	399 (48.8%)	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.2%)	40.7	1433^rd of 2777 public middle schools	48.4%		47.8	1227^th of 2802 public middle schools	56.2%	206	24.3	24.3	100.0	37.8	42.5	42.5	77.4	21.9	21.2	23.8	$9,579

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