Derby School District
School District · Derby, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Evaluating Derby?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Derby 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.
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swaney Elem
Derby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#162 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,894
$3,360 vs Kansas median
District size
7,284 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Derby ranks #162 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Derby's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Stone Creek Elementary (8.4/10), Park Hill Elementary (7.8/10), and Swaney Elem (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 64% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Derby schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Derby
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Park Hill Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Swaney Elem | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Derby North Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Wineteer Elem | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | EL Paso Elem | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Tanglewood Elem | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Derby Hills Elem | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Derby High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Paul B Cooper Elem | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Derby
Derby is a Derby, Kansas school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The district invests $11,894 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Derby demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stone Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Derby students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Derby, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Derby with test data.
Schools in Derby
13 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Derby
- Total Enrollment
- 7,284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 457
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derby?
Derby has 13 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Derby?
The average composite rating for Derby is 6.4/10. 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?
Derby spends $11,894 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Derby?
The average student-teacher ratio in Derby is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Derby?
Stone Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Derby with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Derby?
Across schools in Derby with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Derby compare to other districts in Kansas?
Derby has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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Compare Derby with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas 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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