Gary E. Cobb Middle School
Tel:
(870)653-2132
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School serves 378 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Gary E. Cobb Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School's student population of 378 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #189 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 98% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Genoa Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gary E. Cobb Middle School is Genoa Central High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paulette Smith Middle School (7.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Genoa Central Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Texarkana Genoa Central Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 405 students
0.0 miles
12018 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)653-2248 0.0 K-4 405 - Texarkana Genoa Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 373 students
0.1 miles
12472 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)653-2272 0.1 9-12 373 - Fouke Fouke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 621 students
7.7 miles
370 E Red Cut Rd
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-4165 7.7 PK-5 621 - Fouke Fouke High School Grades: 9-12 | 325 students
7.8 miles
403 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-4551 7.8 9-12 325 - Fouke Paulette Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 222 students
7.8 miles
400 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-2304 7.8 6-8 222
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