DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Derby Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Birmingham Public Schools school district, located in BIRMINGHAM, MI with about 815 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Derby Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Derby Middle School, located in Birmingham, Michigan, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Birmingham Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, world languages, and a variety of elective courses designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, Derby Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement. The school encourages participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help students build leadership skills and explore personal interests. With its dedicated staff and active parent community, Derby maintains a culture centered on student well-being and high expectations, consistently striving to create an inclusive space where students feel encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.
For more information, contact Derby Middle School at (248) 203-5003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-5811
(248) 203-5003
http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BIRMINGHAM, MI with about 815 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Birmingham Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 815
- Teachers:
- 47.46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 815 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DERBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.8%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.