Gary E. Cobb Middle School
Tel:
(870)653-2132
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School serves 366 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School's student population of 366 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 366 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gary E. Cobb Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 0.00, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #65 out of 999 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 13% |
| White | 100% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Genoa Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 404 students
0.0 miles
12018 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)653-2248 0.0 K-4 404 - Texarkana Genoa Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 377 students
0.1 miles
12472 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870)653-2272 0.1 9-12 377 - Fouke Fouke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 596 students
7.7 miles
370 E Red Cut Rd
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-4165 7.7 PK-5 596 - Fouke Fouke High School Grades: 9-12 | 337 students
7.8 miles
403 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-4551 7.8 9-12 337 - Fouke Paulette Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 210 students
7.8 miles
400 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870)653-2304 7.8 6-8 210
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