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5.6 avg / 10

Derby School District

School District · Derby, Kansas

Students: 7,284
Teachers (FTE): 457

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

13

9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,894

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.9:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#227 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,894

$3,360 vs Kansas median

District size

7,284 students

Much larger than Kansas median

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 5.6/10, Derby demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wineteer Elem, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Derby students show an average math proficiency of 33.1% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 33.1%
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ELA Proficiency 36.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Derby with test data.

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 5.6/10. 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?

Wineteer Elem is the highest-rated school in Derby with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Derby?

Across schools in Derby with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. 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 5.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
33.1%
ELA Proficiency
36.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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