3100 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Derby North Middle School serves 827 students in grades 4-8.
Derby North Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • 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:

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School Overview

Derby North Middle School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
827 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Derby North Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Derby North Middle School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
5%
7%
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White
62%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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?

827 students attend Derby North Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Derby North Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Derby North Middle School offer ?

Derby North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8

What school district is Derby North Middle School part of?

Derby North Middle School is part of Derby School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 827 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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