Derby Middle School
Derby Middle School serves 351 students in grades 6-8.
Derby Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Derby Middle School's student population of 351 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Derby Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Derby Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #810 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 25% |
| Black | 16% | 13% |
| White | 47% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Derby School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Derby Middle School is Derby High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ansonia Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Irving School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Derby Little Raiders University Grades: PK | 41 students
0.1 miles
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 446-4224 0.1 PK 41 - Derby Derby High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 353 students10
0.4 miles
75 Chatfield Street
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5032 0.4 9-12 353 - Derby Irving School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 328 students10
0.7 miles
9 Garden Place
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5043 0.7 K-5 328 - Ansonia Ansonia Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 362 students10
0.8 miles
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070 0.8 7-8 362 - Shelton Shelton High School Math: 49% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,444 student10
1.4 miles
120 Meadow St.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 922-3004 1.4 9-12 1,444
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