Best Schools in Derby, CO
Derby, CO has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,986 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in Derby don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Derby, CO
The top high schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
Best Middle Schools in Derby, CO
The top middle schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students
2. Kearney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Derby, CO
The top elementary schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alsup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
2. Dupont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
3. Monaco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Derby, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Derby, CO has a total population of 7,638 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 61%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Derby, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Derby, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derby, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derby, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Derby, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Derby, CO
How many schools are in Derby, CO?
Derby, CO has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,986 students in total.
How do schools in Derby perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Derby score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in Derby don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Derby?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 15%
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