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Derby


At a glance
153rdof 264 Kansas districts▼ 15
Better than 42% of Kansas districts
1550 E. Walnut Grove Rd
Derby, KS 67037
·(316) 788-8400·All Kansas district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 42% of districts
13
Schools
7,416
Students
Top rankedPark Hill Elementary140th of 656 Kansas elementary schools
Biggest riser
Park Hill Elementary up 61 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Oaklawn Elementary 8.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Derby school district in Kansas serves over 7,000 students across 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district's performance varies, with a few standout elementary schools like Tanglewood Elementary, Stone Creek Elementary, and Park Hill Elementary consistently outperforming the district and state averages on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the district's elementary schools, with some struggling to meet state standards. The middle schools and high school also lag behind the district and state averages, suggesting room for improvement at the secondary level. Interestingly, higher spending per student does not always translate to better academic outcomes, as seen at Oaklawn Elementary, which had the highest per-student spending but some of the lowest test scores.

Overall, the Derby school district presents a mixed picture, with pockets of excellence at the elementary level but broader challenges in ensuring equitable access to quality education across all schools and grade levels. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the district as it works to support the academic success of all its students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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