Derby Middle Sch

www.derbyschools.com/

929 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Derby Middle School, located at 801 E. Madison in Derby, Kansas, is a key component of the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth within a supportive learning environment. The facility is situated in the heart of the Derby community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core academic curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the larger Derby school system, the middle school focuses on developing critical thinking, collaboration, and character among its student body. For families and community members interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the district maintains a comprehensive online portal at http://www.derbyschools.com/, which serves as the primary hub for all district-wide communication and school-specific information.

929

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby Middle Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	163
Black	32
Asian	23
Two or More	78
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
625 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
163 (17.5 %)
Two or More
78 (8.4 %)
Black
32 (3.4 %)
Asian
23 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby
Phone:	(316)788-8580
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 6 322

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 308

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Derby Middle Sch
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	322
Grade 7	299
Grade 8	308

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Derby Middle Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	461	49.6%
Male	468	50.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th