Derby Middle School vs. King/robinson Magnet School
Should I attend Derby Middle School or King/robinson Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Derby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
King/robinson Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Derby Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, King/robinson Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
303 students
466 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#891 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
58
Kindergarten Students
-
38
Grade 1 Students
-
30
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
48
Grade 4 Students
-
43
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Grade 6 Students
92
50
Grade 7 Students
98
47
Grade 8 Students
113
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
41%
18%
% Black
22%
67%
% White
29%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
