Derby School District

The Derby School District in Connecticut consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with significant percentages of Hispanic and African American students. While the district as a whole is consistently underperforming compared to the state, Bradley School stands out as the highest-ranked school in the district, with better test scores and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The Derby Middle School also ranks higher than the other schools in the district, with test scores in English Language Arts closer to the state averages. However, the district's overall test scores, particularly in Mathematics, are well below the state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across the district, ranging from 51.22% at Derby High School to 64.71% at Irving School, suggest that the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, which may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support.

The Derby School District as a whole is ranked 148 out of 158 districts in Connecticut and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a need for comprehensive review and improvement across the district. The relatively low student-teacher ratios in the district may also indicate a need for more teachers or support staff to address the educational needs of the student population.