- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, MI
Derby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Derby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260585004216
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Derby Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Birmingham, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Derby Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260585004216 · Birmingham, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 15:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
Derby Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Derby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- Ernest W Seaho
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- Berkshire Midd
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- Birmingham Cov
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- This school
Derby Middle School
631 students
- Pierce Element
Pierce Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Derby Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derby Middle School compares
Derby Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Derby Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derby Middle School
How many students attend Derby Middle School?
Derby Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, MI. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby Middle School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derby Middle School?
7.2% of students at Derby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Derby Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Birmingham, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby Middle School?
Derby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Birmingham, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Derby Middle School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.