At a glance
Reported students
923
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Derby Middle Sch: 923 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Derby Middle Sch
Derby Middle Sch is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Derby. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Derby. NCES reports 923 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.4%). English learners represent 8.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Derby Middle Sch
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic18.4%
- Black2.8%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Derby
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Derby North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
832 reported students
Tanglewood Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
607 reported students
Stone Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Derby Hills Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
410 reported students
Wineteer Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Park Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Public schools near Derby Middle Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby North Middle School Middle · Derby | 06–08 | 832 | 2.7 mi |
| Mulvane Middle School Middle · Mulvane | 06–08 | 404 | 4.5 mi |
| Haysville Middle School Middle · Haysville | 06–08 | 755 | 5.7 mi |
| Haysville West Middle School Middle · Haysville | 06–08 | 551 | 6.4 mi |
| Wells Alternative Middle School Middle · Wichita | 06–08 | 36 | 6.6 mi |
| Rose Hill Middle Middle · Rose Hill Public Schools | 06–08 | 328 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Derby Middle Sch
What grades does Derby Middle Sch serve?
Derby Middle Sch reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Derby.
How many students attend Derby Middle Sch?
Derby Middle Sch reported 923 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 881 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Derby Middle Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 923 students and 58.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Derby Middle Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Derby Middle Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Derby attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Derby Middle Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Derby Middle Sch in?
Derby Middle Sch is part of Derby, based in Derby, KS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Derby Middle Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Derby North Middle School (2.7 mi), Mulvane Middle School (4.5 mi), Haysville Middle School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.