Derby Middle School
Tel:
(316) 788-8580
- Derby Middle School serves 813 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Derby Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Derby Middle School's student population of 813 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 813 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Derby Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Derby Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #855 out of 1265 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 20% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 67% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Derby School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Derby Middle School is Derby High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Derby North Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is El Paso Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Derby El Paso Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
0.4 miles
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545 0.4 PK-5 273 - Derby Tanglewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
0.6 miles
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565 0.6 PK-5 426 - Derby Pleasantview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 280 students
0.7 miles
1101 N Georgie
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555 0.7 PK-5 280 - Derby Swaney Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
0.8 miles
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560 0.8 PK-5 439 - Derby Derby High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,971 student
0.9 miles
920 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500 0.9 9-12 1,971
School Reviews
| 4 Love this school teachers are great just watch out for the subs they can be a bit cranky but other than that the school is amazing football is also fun hope this helps - Posted by Student/Alumni - Malachi Moore |
| 5 I'm a seventh grade girl and I go to Derby Middle school. All my teachers are great and I love my classes. Sports such as football, track, volleyball, basketball, tennis and cheer are available throughout the year. There is a drama club called Bulldoggers that meets several times a week. The facilities are quite old. The air conditioning/heating sometimes does not work and the lockers are a pain but overall I really like the school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - knott |
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