Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

50 Gender Road
Newark, DE 19713

www.christinak12.org/GaugerCobbsMS

681 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a prominent middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of 21st-century learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Gauger-Cobbs places a strong value on community involvement and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills outside the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the faculty and staff work collaboratively to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for their personal and educational success.

681

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	228
Black	263
Asian	14
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
263 (38.6%)
Hispanic
228 (33.5%)
White
136 (20.0%)
Two or More
35 (5.1%)
Asian
14 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2358
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/GaugerCobbsMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 204

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 247