At a glance
Reported students
681
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School: 681 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 842
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newark. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Christina School District. NCES reports 681 students for 2024–25.
Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below the Delaware median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (38.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%). English learners represent 16.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 24%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black38.6%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Christina School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
612 reported students
Shue-Medill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
763 reported students
The Bayard School
Elementary · Grades 01–08
571 reported students
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Public schools near Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk (George V.) Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 612 | 1 mi |
| Shue-Medill Middle School Middle · Christina School District | 06–08 | 763 | 2.8 mi |
| Skyline Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 408 | 4.8 mi |
| Stanton Middle School Middle · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 06–08 | 558 | 5.2 mi |
| Elkton Middle Middle · Cecil County Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 6.5 mi |
| Read (George) Middle School Middle · Colonial School District | 06–08 | 662 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
What grades does Gauger-Cobbs Middle School serve?
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Christina School District.
How many students attend Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School reported 681 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 842 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 681 students and 62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gauger-Cobbs Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Christina School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gauger-Cobbs Middle School in?
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is part of Christina School District, based in Newark, DE, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirk (George V.) Middle School (1 mi), Shue-Medill Middle School (2.8 mi), Skyline Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.