Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Derby North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Derby North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Derby North Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Derby North Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby North Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
6%
6%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby North Middle School's ranking?
Derby North Middle School is ranked #720 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Derby North Middle School often compared to?
Derby North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby North Middle School?
792 students attend Derby North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Derby North Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby North Middle School?
Derby North Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby North Middle School offer ?
Derby North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Derby North Middle School part of?
Derby North Middle School is part of Derby School District.
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