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#263 of 280 schools in VT
Derby Elementary School
Elementary School · Derby School District · Derby Line, VT
An elementary school in Derby Line, VT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
907 Elm Street, Derby Line, VT 05830
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Derby Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2016, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Derby Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,321
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Derby School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Derby Elementary School is listed in Derby School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Derby Elementary School
Derby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Derby Line, VT, part of Derby School District, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Derby Elementary School
What grades does Derby Elementary School serve?
Derby Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Derby Elementary School?
Derby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Derby Elementary School rank in VT?
Derby Elementary School ranks #263 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Derby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Derby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Derby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Derby Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Derby Elementary School a charter school?
No, Derby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Derby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Derby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Derby Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Derby Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Orleans County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (802) 873-3162
- Area population (ZIP 05830)
- 1,534
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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