Very Good
#62 of 219 schools in DE
Top 28% in state
Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Middle School · Christina School District · Newark, DE
A Christina School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
- Math 17% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gauger-cobbs Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gauger-cobbs Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,850
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarbiyah SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–9 | 0.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Kirk (george V.) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christina School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #13 of 27
- District spending per student
- $33,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gauger-cobbs Middle School is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Gauger-cobbs Middle School is a public middle school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 734 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Gauger-cobbs Middle School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gauger-cobbs Middle School
What grades does Gauger-cobbs Middle School serve?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gauger-cobbs Middle School?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gauger-cobbs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gauger-cobbs Middle School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gauger-cobbs Middle School rank in DE?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School ranks #62 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Gauger-cobbs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gauger-cobbs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gauger-cobbs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gauger-cobbs Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gauger-cobbs Middle School a charter school?
No, Gauger-cobbs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gauger-cobbs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gauger-cobbs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (302) 454-2358
- Area population (ZIP 19713)
- 30,549
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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