Serving 734 students in grades 6-8, Gauger-cobbs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gauger-cobbs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gauger-cobbs Middle School's student population of 734 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Gauger-cobbs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gauger-cobbs Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
43%
31%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gauger-cobbs Middle School's ranking?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School is ranked #155 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Gauger-cobbs Middle School often compared to?
Gauger-cobbs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kirk (George V.) Middle School, Shue-medill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Gauger-cobbs Middle School?
734 students attend Gauger-cobbs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gauger-cobbs Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gauger-cobbs Middle School?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gauger-cobbs Middle School offer ?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gauger-cobbs Middle School part of?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School is part of Christina School District.
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