Serving 856 students in grades 6-8, Derby North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Derby North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Derby North Middle School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
Derby North Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby North Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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
#788 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Derby North Middle School is ranked #788 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Derby North Middle School often compared to?
Derby North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby North Middle School?
856 students attend Derby North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Derby North Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby North Middle School?
Derby North Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby North Middle School offer ?
Derby North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Derby North Middle School part of?
Derby North Middle School is part of Derby School District.
In what neighborhood is Derby North Middle School located?
Derby North Middle School is located in the Southwind neighborhood of Derby, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Southwind.
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