GARY E. COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL

11986 HWY 196
TEXARKANA, AR 71854

dragons1.k12.ar.us/dragons/

257 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Gary E. Cobb Middle School, located in Texarkana, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Texarkana Arkansas School District. The school is home to the "Dragons" and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. By focusing on both academic achievement and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to community involvement and communication, providing resources for parents, students, and faculty to stay engaged with school activities. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Gary E. Cobb Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded education, encouraging students to excel in their studies while participating in the vibrant culture of the Dragon community.

257

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARY E. COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
246 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GENOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)653-2132
Website:	http://dragons1.k12.ar.us/dragons/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 91