Derby Middle School

Summary:

Derby Middle School is a public middle school serving 929 students in grades 6-8 in Derby, Kansas, which is part of the Derby school district. While the district is ranked 138 out of 266 in the state, Derby Middle School faces some academic challenges, with its performance generally below the state average and that of nearby schools.

Academically, only 26.31% of all grades at Derby Middle School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55% and 29.25% at nearby Derby North Middle School. In mathematics, the performance gap is even wider, with only 22.8% of all grades at Derby Middle School being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.6% and 29.42% at Derby North Middle School. This pattern of underperformance is consistent across grade levels and subject areas.

Additionally, Derby Middle School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with some, such as African American and Hispanic students, performing better than the school's overall average, while others, like Multi-racial and Gifted and Talented students, perform significantly worse. This indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by its diverse student population to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 801 E Madison
       Derby, KS  67037


(316) 788-8580

District: Derby

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,780 Help


Students who attend Derby Middle School usually attend:

High:    Derby High School

Feeder schools for Derby Middle School:

Elementary:    El Paso Elementary
    Paul B Cooper Elementary
    Swaney Elementary
    Tanglewood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  897

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
18.1%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Derby Middle School ranks worse than 56.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (18.1%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Derby Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Derby Middle School is $9,780.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Derby Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby Middle School 205th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Derby Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Derby:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby 138th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Derby Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.63 218th 277 21.3%
2007 53.28 149th 286 47.9%
2008 44.45 191st 296 35.5%
2009 47.67 201st 307 34.5%
2010 51.56 176th 316 44.3%
2011 24.71 276th 320 13.8%
2012 43.47 248th 342 27.5%
2013 49.71 218th 355 38.6%
2015 45.88 197th 368 46.5%
2016 40.12 205th 343 40.2%
2017 30.58 270th 358 24.6%
2018 39.85 203rd 350 42.0%
2019 45.07 188th 368 48.9%
2021 47.79 170th 367 53.7%
2022 40.85 210th 368 42.9%
2023 37.91 219th 362 39.5%
2024 40.14 205th 362 43.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.04 24th 64 62.5%
2019 48.66 34th 70 51.4%
2021 51.48 29th 79 63.3%
2022 39.46 50th 83 39.8%
2023 31.06 64th 90 28.9%
2024 26.84 73rd 88 17.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 49th 60 18.3%
2019 41.84 28th 58 51.7%
2021 33.35 48th 56 14.3%
2022 37.95 38th 60 36.7%
2023 34.90 43rd 62 30.6%
2024 38.47 40th 65 38.5%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.13 88th 132 33.3%
2019 45.67 76th 157 51.6%
2021 54.26 52nd 160 67.5%
2022 44.26 78th 171 54.4%
2023 28.42 135th 178 24.2%
2024 40.42 89th 164 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.37 136th 255 46.7%
2019 53.99 99th 270 63.3%
2021 59.08 80th 275 70.9%
2022 41.97 150th 270 44.4%
2023 45.51 143rd 300 52.3%
2024 47.19 142nd 296 52.0%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.33 164th 275 40.4%
2019 45.35 157th 294 46.6%
2021 51.06 126th 313 59.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.13 88th 132 33.3%
2019 45.67 76th 157 51.6%
2021 54.26 52nd 160 67.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.90 32nd 39 17.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.46 8th 12 33.3%
2021 47.05 7th 15 53.3%
2022 25.22 14th 15 6.7%
2023 49.12 8th 19 57.9%
2024 39.78 9th 16 43.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.00 163rd 280 41.8%
2019 42.92 169th 301 43.9%
2021 44.38 163rd 308 47.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.54 21st 25 16.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.93 4th 69 94.2%
2022 35.08 44th 72 38.9%
2023 73.75 15th 73 79.5%
2024 49.40 33rd 73 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.19 84th 114 26.3%
2019 32.48 90th 128 29.7%
2021 67.24 29th 135 78.5%
2022 39.18 72nd 138 47.8%
2023 35.47 87th 140 37.9%
2024 50.94 53rd 144 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Derby Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 190th 333 42.9%
2019 50.28 150th 344 56.4%
2021 42.61 193rd 349 44.7%
2022 41.42 194th 349 44.4%
2023 40.56 198th 349 43.3%
2024 41.28 192nd 347 44.7%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 9, 2021

Open Quote We like Derby Middle School -both my boys went there and liked it. They have good academic, art and music programs. Close Quote


by a student
Friday, July 6, 2012

Open Quote I dont why everyone is making a fuss derby middle school, home of the bulldogs, is amazing place to be. Sure, there are some flaws. Like rankings but, every school has them. You have the lower class kids which include the "dorks" or whatever you call them. The middle class people. I would say I am here but you know everyones gives themself more glory than needed. Then you have the top of the top the Queen Bees the BG's or BB's i guess. When your new you go through admition. If the populars like you theyll snag you. If they dont they leave you alone in the jungle. A main favorite game they like to play is big block in the hall. Which is when they (sorry) have like a forcefield or something in the halls. THEY WONT LET YOU THROUGH. I absoulutly hate that I mean just because some people dont care about there attendance doesnt mean others dont too. Anyways, thats really the whole bullying scheme. And the teachers, some teachers have admitted that they gossip but, thats something everyone does. I know you wouldnt want to admit it but, we all gossip whether its about the neighbors or the store clerk who has a horrible attitude, or that super snobby rich girl down the street. We all gossip. Its not like the teachers are screaming down the halls. "I DONT THINK THAT CHILD SHOULD BE WEARING THAT". No, they dont its mainly about other teachers but, not in front of the students. Besides that, they are pretty cool Close Quote



Enrollment information for Derby Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 764 29 21 12 10 n/a n/a 0 836
1989 368 16 15 6 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 767 44 25 8 6 n/a n/a 0 850
1991 848 41 27 17 9 n/a n/a 0 942
1992 852 47 26 21 8 n/a n/a 0 954
1993 815 51 29 24 10 n/a n/a 0 929
1994 926 55 39 31 16 n/a n/a 0 1067
1995 926 44 39 40 18 n/a n/a 0 1067
1996 926 44 39 40 18 n/a n/a 0 1067
1997 944 53 39 37 11 n/a n/a 0 1084
1998 935 58 33 52 9 n/a n/a 0 1087
1999 930 66 33 47 15 n/a n/a 0 1091
2000 948 65 32 36 17 n/a n/a 0 1098
2001 906 52 48 38 15 n/a n/a 0 1059
2002 880 56 53 66 19 n/a n/a 0 1074
2003 880 56 53 66 19 n/a n/a 0 1074
2004 882 68 49 74 21 n/a n/a 0 1094
2005 878 68 46 86 18 n/a n/a 0 1096
2006 835 64 54 57 17 n/a n/a 6 1033
2007 805 65 52 55 25 n/a n/a 3 1005
2008 798 60 44 73 19 n/a n/a 5 999
2009 778 67 43 79 15 n/a n/a 3 985
2010 807 48 50 2 9 0 29 0 945
2011 744 43 50 80 12 8 21 0 958
2012 704 55 42 125 16 6 17 0 965
2013 755 59 39 134 17 2 24 0 1030
2014 755 59 40 147 13 6 35 0 1055
2015 739 41 38 148 11 9 40 0 1026
2016 626 30 34 117 12 1 41 0 861
2017 582 27 30 127 7 0 49 0 822
2018 542 27 39 142 8 0 55 0 813
2019 549 23 34 161 7 0 57 0 831
2020 595 22 38 146 8 0 58 0 867
2021 672 29 26 145 5 1 58 0 936
2022 664 30 27 146 6 2 69 0 944
2023 625 32 23 163 5 3 78 0 929
2024 595 33 20 162 3 4 80 0 897

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Derby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 836 55.0 15.2 0
1989 411 60.0 6.8 n/a
1990 850 64.2 13.2 0
1991 942 65.4 14.4 n/a
1992 954 61.7 15.4 n/a
1993 929 63.0 14.7 0
1994 1067 65.7 16.2 0
1995 1067 61.0 17.5 22.3
1996 1067 61.0 17.5 22.3
1997 1084 67.5 16.1 23.9
1998 1087 68.3 15.9 22.7
1999 1091 70.5 15.5 21.6
2000 1098 69.6 15.8 20.5
2001 1059 72.4 14.6 18.2
2002 1074 69.2 15.5 25
2003 1074 69.2 15.5 25
2004 1094 69.7 15.7 27.8
2005 1096 69.4 15.8 30.9
2006 1033 70.2 14.7 31.5
2007 1005 80.0 12.6 31.2
2008 999 77.4 12.9 33.2
2009 985 77.9 12.6 33.5
2010 945 70.9 13.3 40.2
2011 958 71.7 13.3 46.3
2012 965 72.2 13.3 46.7
2013 1030 71.7 14.3 44.8
2014 1055 73.0 14.4 47.3
2015 1026 72.0 14.2 49.1
2016 861 56.0 15.3 49.6
2017 822 55.1 14.9 51
2018 813 53.9 15.0 54.1
2019 831 53.5 15.5 52
2020 867 54.0 16.0 50.7
2021 936 59.6 15.7 45
2022 944 59.1 15.9 45.9
2023 929 57.1 16.2 46.2
2024 897 54.9 16.3 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Derby Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 836 55.0 15.2 0
1989 411 60.0 6.8 n/a
1990 850 64.2 13.2 0
1991 942 65.4 14.4 n/a
1992 954 61.7 15.4 n/a
1993 929 63.0 14.7 0
1994 1067 65.7 16.2 0
1995 1067 61.0 17.5 22.3
1996 1067 61.0 17.5 22.3
1997 1084 67.5 16.1 23.9
1998 1087 68.3 15.9 22.7
1999 1091 70.5 15.5 21.6
2000 1098 69.6 15.8 20.5
2001 1059 72.4 14.6 18.2
2002 1074 69.2 15.5 25
2003 1074 69.2 15.5 25
2004 1094 69.7 15.7 27.8
2005 1096 69.4 15.8 30.9
2006 1033 70.2 14.7 31.5
2007 1005 80.0 12.6 31.2
2008 999 77.4 12.9 33.2
2009 985 77.9 12.6 33.5
2010 945 70.9 13.3 40.2
2011 958 71.7 13.3 46.3
2012 965 72.2 13.3 46.7
2013 1030 71.7 14.3 44.8
2014 1055 73.0 14.4 47.3
2015 1026 72.0 14.2 49.1
2016 861 56.0 15.3 49.6
2017 822 55.1 14.9 51
2018 813 53.9 15.0 54.1
2019 831 53.5 15.5 52
2020 867 54.0 16.0 50.7
2021 936 59.6 15.7 45
2022 944 59.1 15.9 45.9
2023 929 57.1 16.2 46.2
2024 897 54.9 16.3 48.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Derby Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $610 (6.2%) $9,170 (93.8%) $9,780

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Derby Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 188th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 219th of 362 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Derby Middle School)36.932.5
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)34.933.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Derby Middle School)23.923.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Derby)29.525.6
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Derby Middle School)30.731
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)30.531
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Derby Middle School)22.822.7
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Derby)2524.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Derby Middle School)24.517.7
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)24.918.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Derby Middle School)21.116.9
 4.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Derby)2723.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Derby Middle School)3415.7
 18.3%
   8th Grade Science (Derby)34.218.4
 15.7%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students831929
 11.8%
African American2332
 39.1%
American Indian75
 28.6%
Asian3423
 32.4%
Hispanic161163
 1.2%
Pacific Islander03
White549625
 13.8%
Two or More Races5778
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52%46.2%
 5.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 897 students attended Derby Middle School.

Students at Derby Middle School are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Derby Middle School ranks 205th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Derby Middle School usually go on to attend Derby High School


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