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

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

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Gary E. Cobb Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Gary E. Cobb Middle School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 4^th 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	62^nd	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
2005	68.99	59^th	208	71.6%
2006	68.57	55^th	206	73.3%
2007	73.49	45^th	225	80.0%
2008	74.03	47^th	223	78.9%
2009	71.74	56^th	240	76.7%
2010	67.94	73^rd	254	71.3%
2011	70.81	68^th	264	74.2%
2012	78.05	34^th	265	87.2%
2013	81.89	18^th	278	93.5%
2014	82.75	15^th	280	94.6%
2015	78.90	28^th	275	89.8%
2016	82.58	24^th	312	92.3%
2017	79.33	33^rd	315	89.5%
2018	78.98	46^th	318	85.5%
2019	83.61	34^th	319	89.3%
2021	92.63	13^th	330	96.1%
2022	92.93	11^th	318	96.5%
2023	87.88	20^th	330	93.9%

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

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	Total
1997	289	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	290
1998	270	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	273
1999	259	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	263
2000	268	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	271
2001	313	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
2002	328	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	330
2003	328	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	330
2004	311	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	314
2005	311	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	319
2006	303	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	308
2007	303	0	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	310
2008	300	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	305
2009	308	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	310
2010	296	0	0	3	1	2	0	302
2011	299	0	0	2	1	0	0	302
2012	334	1	0	2	1	1	1	340
2013	349	1	0	3	0	0	1	354
2014	339	0	0	3	2	0	3	347
2015	325	0	0	1	1	0	3	330
2016	350	0	0	2	1	1	3	357
2017	358	1	0	1	1	2	3	366
2018	368	0	0	3	0	3	4	378
2019	363	0	0	4	0	3	7	377
2020	364	0	1	6	0	0	5	376
2021	377	1	1	7	0	0	7	393
2022	345	1	1	6	0	0	9	362
2023	246	2	0	4	1	0	4	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 319 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th 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)	84.2	83.9	0.3%
5th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	84.2	83.9	0.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	72.4	61.7	10.7%
5th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	72.4	61.7	10.7%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	64.4	60.5	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	64.4	60.5	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	60.5	58	2.5%
5th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	60.5	58	2.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	86.6	82	4.6%
6th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	86.6	82	4.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	60	76.4	16.4%
6th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	60	76.4	16.4%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	56.2	51.7	4.5%
6th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	56.2	51.7	4.5%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	56.2	52.8	3.4%
6th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	56.2	52.8	3.4%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%
7th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	85.7	90.4	4.7%
7th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	85.7	90.4	4.7%
7th Grade English (Arkansas)	78.3	73.9	4.4%
7th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	73.7	63.1	10.6%
7th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	73.7	63.1	10.6%
7th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	36.2	11.5%
7th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	56.1	66.7	10.6%
7th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	56.1	66.7	10.6%
7th Grade Science (Arkansas)	43	36	7%
7th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	53.9	58.4	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	53.9	58.4	4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	39.2	34.8	4.4%
8th Grade English (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	83.7	80.8	2.9%
8th Grade English (Genoa Central School District)	83.7	80.8	2.9%
8th Grade English (Arkansas)	74.1	70.8	3.3%
8th Grade Math (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	63.5	70.5	7%
8th Grade Math (Genoa Central School District)	63.5	70.5	7%
8th Grade Math (Arkansas)	47.7	38.6	9.1%
8th Grade Science (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	55.8	59	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Genoa Central School District)	55.8	59	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.5	39.2	3.3%
8th Grade Reading (Gary E. Cobb Middle School)	70.2	66.7	3.5%
8th Grade Reading (Genoa Central School District)	70.2	66.7	3.5%
8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	53.1	48.1	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	257	31.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	363	246	32.2%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.6%	40.5%	1.2%

Schools Near Gary E. Cobb Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)						ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)						ATLAS Biology (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gary E. Cobb Middle School	Public	4-6	11986 Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2132	257	18	14.1	40.5%	246 (95.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	71.0	38.5	50.0				52.8	69.8	40.7	47.6				52.5	76.8	47.3	66.6			63.2						64.0	35.2	39.3			46.0			$8,059	$1,045	$7,014
Genoa Central Junior High	Public	7-9	12472 Highway 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 653-4343	266	20	13.3	45.1%	254 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	90.1	21^st of 335 public middle schools	93.7%					(n/a)				52.7	45.4	44.6	47.7				48.4	45.3	43.3	45.8				63.2	58.6	61.4	89.7	25.0	51.5	53.8	53.8				59.0	46.4	52.6	84.6	84.6
Paulette Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Panther Dr	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-2304	265	20	13.4	58.1%	254 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	55.5	128^th of 335 public middle schools	61.8%		53.3	164^th of 330 public middle schools	50.3%	36			31.8	28.2	43.3		34.6			28.4	27.1	40.0		31.9			34.1	32.5	33.3	33.3	85.1		85.1					28.4	34.1	46.1	36.3			$9,355	$568	$8,786
Arkansas Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5443 Jefferson Ave	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	906	72	12.5	100.0%	303 (33.4%)	487 (53.8%)	57 (6.3%)	7 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.2%)	22.8	279^th of 335 public middle schools	16.7%		28.2	257^th of 330 public middle schools	22.1%	22			16.9	20.3	23.9		20.6			16.6	22.4	24.1		21.2			13.9	26.0	8.0	16.5	43.2		43.2					18.2	24.5	22.2	21.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Gary E. Cobb Middle School

What district is Gary E. Cobb Middle School in?

Genoa Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Gary E. Cobb Middle School?

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

How many students attend Gary E. Cobb Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Gary E. Cobb Middle School attend?

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

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