Derby Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2016)

715 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 557 students in grades 6, Derby Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
557 students
This chart displays total students of Derby Sixth Grade Center by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(14-15)
42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
43%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Derby Sixth Grade Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Derby Sixth Grade Center and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
7%
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White
72%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Derby Sixth Grade Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Derby Sixth Grade Center and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Derby Sixth Grade Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby Sixth Grade Center?
557 students attend Derby Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Derby Sixth Grade Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Sixth Grade Center?
Derby Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Derby Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Derby Sixth Grade Center part of?
Derby Sixth Grade Center is part of Derby School District.

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