Derby School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 12 public schools in Derby School District, serving 7,034 students. Derby School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
- Public schools in Derby School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
- The top ranked public schools in Derby School District are Park Hill Elementary School, Tanglewood Elementary School and Wineteer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Derby School District |
| School District Website | http://www.derbyschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (316) 788-8400 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 7,034 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 461 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Derby School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #161 out of 286 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 37% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 61 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 270 Students | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | 4% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,125 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 16% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 295 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 4,760 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 68% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 21 Students | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 502 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 7% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 199 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 546 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 545 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 519 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 542 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 574 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 505 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 539 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 540 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 554 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 529 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 485 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 501 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 444 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 12 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,038 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $74 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $71 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,510 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,038 | $14,025 |
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Derby School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Park Hill Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1500 E Woodbrook Lane10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
- Tanglewood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30%830 Ridgecrest Rd10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
- Wineteer Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50%8801 Ent Dr10
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
- El Paso Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%900 E Crestway10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
- Derby Hills Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50%2230 North Woodlawn10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
- Swaney Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%501 E English10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
- Derby North Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3100 N Rock Road10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Grades: 6-8 | 820 students
- Paul B Cooper Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4625 Juniper10
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
- Derby Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50%801 E Madison10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Grades: 6-8 | 813 students
- Derby High School Math: 23% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50%920 N Rock Road10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,971 student
- Pleasantview Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1101 N Georgie10
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5 | 280 students
- Oaklawn Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5000 S Clifton10
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Grades: PK-5 | 301 students
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