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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

50 Gender Road, Newark, DE, 19713

Ranked 71 of 113 in Delaware

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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

50 Gender Road, Newark, DE, 19713

About Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 25% in Reading.
61
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
39
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
734
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.98%
Asian 1.91%
Hispanic 29.16%
Black 42.64%
Two+ Races 4.9%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
20.98%
Asian
1.91%
Hispanic
29.16%
Black
42.64%
Two+ Races
4.9%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 734
48.23%
354 Female
51.77%
380 Male

Student Population

734 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

244 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Contact Information

Address

50 Gender Road, Newark, DE, 19713

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Phone

(302) 454-2358

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TOP 71 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Noted for its diverse elective pathways, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School has recently received district-wide praise for its student-led initiatives in community service and its "Positive Behavior Support" (PBS) program successes in 2025.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any extracurricular activities at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?

Ans. Yes, students can join clubs, play sports, and do other activities outside of class time.

Q2. What does the school do to help students who are having trouble with their schoolwork?

Ans. Teachers work with intervention staff to give students the help they need and keep an eye on their progress.

Q3. Is there transportation for students who live farther away from campus?

Ans. Based on district rules, eligible students can ride the school bus.

Q4. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get updates through emails, school websites, and planned meetings with teachers.

Q5. What do teachers do to help students set goals?

Ans. Teachers help students set goals for their schoolwork and keep an eye on their progress all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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