- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Derby, KS
Derby Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Derby Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200546001598
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby Middle Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Derby Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Middle Sch ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Derby Middle Sch held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 200546001598 · Derby, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 16.2:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Derby Middle Sch held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.1 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Derby Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
2,172 students
- This school
Derby Middle Sch
923 students
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- Derby Hills El 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Derby Middle Sch reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derby Middle Sch compares
Derby Middle Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 10% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
371
in-school suspensions + 373 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 740 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Derby Middle Sch is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derby Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Hills Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derby Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Derby
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Derby Middle Sch
How many students attend Derby Middle Sch?
Derby Middle Sch has 923 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby Middle Sch is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derby Middle Sch?
38.6% of students at Derby Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Derby Middle Sch is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Derby, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby Middle Sch?
Derby Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derby Middle Sch rank among public schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Middle Sch ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Derby, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Derby on the city page.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Derby Middle Sch, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby North Middle School (832 students), and Tanglewood Elem (607 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.