Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Derby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VT
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Derby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Derby Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Derby Elementary School?
508 students attend Derby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Derby Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Elementary School?
Derby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Derby Elementary School offer ?
Derby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Derby Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 508 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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