Serving 897 students in grades 6-8, Derby Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Derby Middle School's student population of 897 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Derby Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
66%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby Middle School's ranking?
Derby Middle School is ranked #864 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Derby Middle School often compared to?
Derby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derby North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby Middle School?
897 students attend Derby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Derby Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Middle School?
Derby Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Middle School offer ?
Derby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Derby Middle School part of?
Derby Middle School is part of Derby School District.
School Reviews
4 11/9/2020
Love this school teachers are great just watch out for the subs they can be a bit cranky but other than that the school is amazing football is also fun hope this helps
5 1/10/2012
I'm a seventh grade girl and I go to Derby Middle school. All my teachers are great and I love my classes. Sports such as football, track, volleyball, basketball, tennis and cheer are available throughout the year. There is a drama club called Bulldoggers that meets several times a week. The facilities are quite old. The air conditioning/heating sometimes does not work and the lockers are a pain but overall I really like the school.
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