Summary:
The city of Derby, Kansas is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some clear standouts and areas for potential improvement across the district.
Stone Creek Elementary and Tanglewood Elementary consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Derby High School lags behind the state averages in all subject areas, suggesting the district may need to focus on improving outcomes at the secondary level.
The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools that have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch generally underperforming their more affluent counterparts. Additionally, the analysis suggests that smaller class sizes, as indicated by lower student-teacher ratios, may be a contributing factor to higher student achievement in the Derby schools.
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