Derby School District
School District · Derby, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,158
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Derby School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Derby School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bradley School
Derby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Irving School
Derby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Derby High School
Derby · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#110 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,158
+$3,153 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,345 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Derby School District ranks #110 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Derby School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bradley School (7.7/10), Irving School (5.1/10), and Derby High School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Derby School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Irving School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Derby High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Derby Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Derby School District
Derby School District is a Derby, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,345 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $28,158 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Derby School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bradley School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Derby School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Derby School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Derby School District with test data.
Schools in Derby School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Derby
- Total Enrollment
- 1,345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derby School District?
Derby School District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Derby School District?
The average composite rating for Derby School District is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Derby School District?
Derby School District spends $28,158 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Derby School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Derby School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Derby School District?
Bradley School is the highest-rated school in Derby School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Derby School District?
Across schools in Derby School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Derby School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Derby School District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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