Gary E. Cobb Middle School

Summary:

Gary E. Cobb Middle School is a public middle school located in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving grades 4-6 and part of the Genoa Central School District, which is ranked 4th out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gary E. Cobb Middle School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20 middle schools in Arkansas for the past several years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a student population of 257 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1, which is slightly higher than the nearby Genoa Central Junior High School. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with 52.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 63.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.8% and 36.4% statewide, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.47%, lower than the 45.11% at the nearby Genoa Central Junior High School.

The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,059, which is lower than the $9,355 spent per student at the nearby Paulette Smith Middle School. This suggests that Gary E. Cobb Middle School is able to achieve high academic performance without excessive spending, which could be an area of interest for other schools looking to optimize their resources and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 11986 Hwy 196
       Texarkana, AR  71854


(870) 653-2132

District: Genoa Central School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,059 Help


Students who attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School usually attend:

High:    Genoa Central High School

Feeder schools for Gary E. Cobb Middle School:

Elementary:    Genoa Central Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.5% Help


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Compare Details Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gary E. Cobb Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gary E. Cobb Middle School is $8,059.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gary E. Cobb Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Genoa Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Genoa Central School District 4th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.70 62nd 497 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.99 59th 208 71.6%
2006 68.57 55th 206 73.3%
2007 73.49 45th 225 80.0%
2008 74.03 47th 223 78.9%
2009 71.74 56th 240 76.7%
2010 67.94 73rd 254 71.3%
2011 70.81 68th 264 74.2%
2012 78.05 34th 265 87.2%
2013 81.89 18th 278 93.5%
2014 82.75 15th 280 94.6%
2015 78.90 28th 275 89.8%
2016 82.58 24th 312 92.3%
2017 79.33 33rd 315 89.5%
2018 78.98 46th 318 85.5%
2019 83.61 34th 319 89.3%
2021 92.63 13th 330 96.1%
2022 92.93 11th 318 96.5%
2023 87.88 20th 330 93.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 289 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 270 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1999 259 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 268 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 313 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 328 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 328 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 311 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 311 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 303 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 303 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 300 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 308 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 296 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 302
2011 299 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 302
2012 334 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 340
2013 349 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 354
2014 339 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 347
2015 325 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 330
2016 350 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 357
2017 358 1 0 1 1 2 3 0 366
2018 368 0 0 3 0 3 4 0 378
2019 363 0 0 4 0 3 7 0 377
2020 364 0 1 6 0 0 5 0 376
2021 377 1 1 7 0 0 7 0 393
2022 345 1 1 6 0 0 9 0 362
2023 246 2 0 4 1 0 4 0 257

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 290 14.9 19.5 23.1
1998 273 14.9 18.3 25.3
1999 263 13.4 19.6 29.7
2000 271 24.0 11.3 28
2001 315 18.0 17.5 29.2
2002 330 16.0 20.6 30.9
2003 330 16.0 20.6 30.9
2004 314 16.0 19.6 32.2
2005 319 17.0 18.8 39.2
2006 308 21.0 14.7 43.2
2007 310 27.0 11.5 44.2
2008 305 29.0 10.5 44.3
2009 310 28.0 11.1 53.5
2010 302 29.3 11.1 46
2011 302 24.9 12.1 46.7
2012 340 23.2 14.6 43.5
2013 354 24.3 14.5 44.4
2014 347 24.4 14.2 44.7
2015 330 26.0 12.6 48.2
2016 357 25.0 14.2 49.9
2017 366 26.4 13.8 31.4
2018 378 25.4 14.8 23.5
2019 377 24.6 15.2 41.6
2020 376 25.0 15.0 50.5
2021 393 25.0 15.6 44.3
2022 362 25.3 14.2 41.4
2023 257 18.2 14.1 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 290 14.9 19.5 23.1
1998 273 14.9 18.3 25.3
1999 263 13.4 19.6 29.7
2000 271 24.0 11.3 28
2001 315 18.0 17.5 29.2
2002 330 16.0 20.6 30.9
2003 330 16.0 20.6 30.9
2004 314 16.0 19.6 32.2
2005 319 17.0 18.8 39.2
2006 308 21.0 14.7 43.2
2007 310 27.0 11.5 44.2
2008 305 29.0 10.5 44.3
2009 310 28.0 11.1 53.5
2010 302 29.3 11.1 46
2011 302 24.9 12.1 46.7
2012 340 23.2 14.6 43.5
2013 354 24.3 14.5 44.4
2014 347 24.4 14.2 44.7
2015 330 26.0 12.6 48.2
2016 357 25.0 14.2 49.9
2017 366 26.4 13.8 31.4
2018 378 25.4 14.8 23.5
2019 377 24.6 15.2 41.6
2020 376 25.0 15.0 50.5
2021 393 25.0 15.6 44.3
2022 362 25.3 14.2 41.4
2023 257 18.2 14.1 40.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,045 (13.0%) $7,014 (87.0%) $8,059

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 330 Middle schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)84.283.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)84.283.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)72.461.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)72.461.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)64.460.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)64.460.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)60.558
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)60.558
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)86.682
 4.6%
   6th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)86.682
 4.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)6076.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)6076.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)56.251.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)56.251.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)56.252.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)56.252.8
 3.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%
7th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)85.790.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)85.790.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.373.9
 4.4%
7th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)73.763.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)73.763.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.736.2
 11.5%
7th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)56.166.7
 10.6%
   7th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)56.166.7
 10.6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4336
 7%
7th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)53.958.4
 4.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)53.958.4
 4.5%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.8
 4.4%
8th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)83.780.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)83.780.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.170.8
 3.3%
8th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)63.570.5
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)63.570.5
 7%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.738.6
 9.1%
8th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)55.859
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)55.859
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.539.2
 3.3%
8th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)70.266.7
 3.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)70.266.7
 3.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.148.1
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377257
 31.8%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White363246
 32.2%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%40.5%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary E. Cobb Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Gary E. Cobb Middle School.

Students who attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School usually go on to attend Genoa Central High School

Students at Gary E. Cobb Middle School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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