Serving 557 students in grades 6, Derby Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)43%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby Sixth Grade Center?
557 students attend Derby Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Derby Sixth Grade Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Derby Sixth Grade Center?
Derby Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Derby Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Derby Sixth Grade Center part of?
Derby Sixth Grade Center is part of Derby School District.
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