Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

What Gauger-Cobbs Middle School does

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public middle school located at 50 Gender Road in Newark, Delaware, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Christina School District, a government state entity. The school enrolls approximately 680 students and offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academics, the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college-readiness program, library services, eight organized athletic programs, clubs and activities, Title I federal support services, a Positive Behavior Support initiative, and a Counselor's Corner for academic, college/career, and social-emotional support.

The school's underlying technology stack consists of standard K-12 educational platforms provisioned at the district level: Infinite Campus (student information system for grades, attendance, and schedules), Schoology (learning management system for course materials and assignments), ClassLink (single sign-on portal), Peachjar (digital flyer distribution), and Finalsite (website platform). Gauger-Cobbs does not operate proprietary technology, does not develop software, and has no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Its business model is non-commercial. As a public institution, the school charges no tuition; funding flows from state and local government allocations routed through the Christina School District, supplemented by federal Title I support and PTA/PTSA-led fundraising. Go-to-market is district enrollment within the Christina catchment rather than commercial sales, and there is no revenue, no pricing model, and no private equity or venture capital involvement. The "customer" is the enrolled student, and the parent-teacher organization functions as the primary family-engagement channel alongside organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

Name

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Legal name

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Website

https://gaugercobbsms.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public middle school in Newark, Delaware, serving 680+ students in grades 6-8 as part of the Christina School District. It offers core academics, AVID college-readiness, athletics, and student support services at no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Middle School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Middle school education
• Public education services
• College readiness programs
• Student athletics programs
• School counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A public middle school delivering grades 6-8 education for 680+ students through core academics, the AVID college-readiness program, 8 athletic programs, clubs and activities, library services, Title I federal support, positive behavior support, and counseling. The school is part of the Christina School District in Newark, Delaware, and serves the surrounding public school catchment area.

Product overview

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is a public middle school serving approximately 680 students in grades 6-8, part of the Christina School District in Newark, Delaware. The school offers a comprehensive educational program consisting of core academic curriculum, the AVID college-readiness program, library services, athletics (8 programs), diverse clubs and activities, Title I support services, Positive Behavior Support initiatives, and counselor services. The school leverages educational technology platforms including Infinite Campus (student information), Schoology (learning management), and ClassLink (single sign-on) to deliver its programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College-readiness program designed to prepare middle school students for higher education through academic skills, organization, and study strategies. Targeted at students in grades 6-8 at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletics offering 8 athletic programs for students in grades 6-8, supporting physical development, teamwork, and school spirit.
• Clubs & Activities Extracurricular clubs and activities program offering diverse interest-based opportunities for students in grades 6-8 to develop social and personal skills outside the classroom.
• Library Services School library providing academic resources, reading materials, and research support to students in grades 6-8.
• Title I Program Federal Title I program providing additional academic support and resources to eligible students, addressing achievement gaps and supplemental educational services.
• Positive Behavior Support School-wide positive behavior support framework promoting a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment for students in grades 6-8.
• Counselor's Corner School counseling program providing social-emotional support, academic advising, and personal guidance to students in grades 6-8.
• Special Education (SpEd) Services Special education services providing individualized support, accommodations, and resources for students with disabilities in grades 6-8.
• Child Nutrition Program School meal and nutrition services providing breakfast and lunch to students, with menu information published for families.
• Student Registration Registration services enabling families to enroll new students at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, including online registration and required documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83.41% of students have missed less than 10% of school days
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christina School DistrictcoreOthersGauger-Cobbs Middle School is part of Christina School District, which provides governance, resources, athletics programs, and district-wide initiatives including summer meals, technology platforms (Infinite Campus, Schoology, ClassLink), and professional development.
• University of DelawarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Delaware involving 130 landscape architecture students who designed and installed a 6,000-square-foot pollinator garden. Professor James Zimmerman from UD's landscape horticulture and design program selected native plants. Science teacher Jonathan Rickerman coordinated the school's involvement.
• Giant FoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in the 2026 Round Up for Christina program at Giant Food locations, where customers can round up purchases to support Christina School District programs.
• PTA/PTSAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent-teacher association supporting school events, fundraising, and community building. PTSA sponsors events like the Ice Cream Social and 8th Grade Diner Dance. Contact: [email protected]
• Christina School District AthleticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict-wide organized sports, training, and competitions for middle school students. Athletics registration for 2026-2027 school year is open through the district.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Newark Charter School: Public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Newark, DE area. Competes for the same district families and offers an alternative middle school pathway, making it a directly comparable local competitor.
• Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy: Christina School District elementary/middle school covering overlapping grade ranges under the same district policies and technology stack. Direct in-district peer for benchmarking.
• Odyssey Charter School: Delaware public charter serving K-8 in the greater Newark/Wilmington area. Comparable in mission and grade-band focus, drawing from the same local family pool.
• Shue-Medill Middle School: A third Christina School District public middle school serving grades 6-8. Shares identical district infrastructure, AVID-aligned academic focus, and athletics offerings, making it a direct operational peer.
• The Bayard School: Christina School District elementary/middle school serving a similar 6-8 grade band with comparable district-provided programs and resources. Closely comparable as a within-district peer.
• Kirk Middle School: Another public middle school in the Christina School District serving grades 6-8 in Newark, DE. Operates under the same district governance, athletics programs, and ed-tech stack (Infinite Campus, Schoology, ClassLink), making it the closest direct peer.

Others

• Christina School District: The parent district governing Gauger-Cobbs, providing shared resources, athletics, ed-tech stack, and policy framework. Functions as the institutional ecosystem operator rather than a competitive peer.

Emerging players

• KIPP Delaware: Network of Delaware charter schools serving middle school grades with a college-prep mission similar to AVID. Comparable in mission and target demographic even though not located in the same immediate neighborhood.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: National charter network operating academically rigorous middle school programs. Comparable as a broader secondary public-charter benchmark for whole-child academic models.

Regional players

• Cab Calloway School of the Arts: Delaware public magnet middle/high school with a specialty arts focus. Comparable as a regional public school choice option for families in northern Delaware, though differentiated by its arts-magnet model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GaugerCobbs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GaugerCobbsMS
• Facebookfacebook.com/gaugercobbsms
• Instagraminstagram.com/GaugerCobbs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaugercobbsms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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