Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
50 Gender Rd,  Newark, DE
Christina School District
2.5
827 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.6%
State Average
32.6%
Science
10.3%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
288:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Black
42.4%
Hispanic
30%
White
20.7%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 10 Reviews
2.0 student
10/2/2025
this school is so trashy and so are the students, the aren’t in their right minds at all, they are disrespectful, a disgrace, and and need serious punishment. some people have had different opinions about this school but i dont feel as if they haven’t been picked on before, some of the teachers are...
3.0 student
4/19/2022
I currently attend Gauger, and it’s not really as bad as people say it is. The teachers (at least mine) are nice and want to help you. One particular 8th grade teacher seems really mean and strict at first but what she teaches is super helpful and she really isn’t that bad when you’re used to it. Th...
1.0 parent
9/9/2020
Terrible. Worst school ever. It should be shut down.
1.0 other
5/24/2018
Terrible. I have been stabbed in the arm at this school, bullied by teachers, sexually harassed and the cop in this school does nothing!

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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Newark, DE, in the Brookside neighborhood, and is served by the Christina School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 827 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Gauger-Cobbs Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $465,134. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Brennen School, Newark High School, Christiana High School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gauger-Cobbs Middle School.

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