Derby Middle School

www.derbypride.org

291 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Derby Middle School, located at 73 Chatfield Street in Derby, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Derby Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students in the middle grades. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive and challenging, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for elective coursework. Beyond the classroom, Derby Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletics to promote well-rounded development. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student growth, the institution serves as a cornerstone for education in the Derby area.

291

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	132
Black	59
Asian	5
Two or More	17

Hispanic
132 (45.4 %)
White
78 (26.8 %)
Black
59 (20.3 %)
Two or More
17 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby School District
Phone:	(203)736-1426
Website:	http://www.derbypride.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 102