Best High Schools in Derby, CT

Derby, CT has 2 high schools with 924 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Derby score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Derby don't meet expectations.

1. Ansonia High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ansonia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students

2. Derby High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derby School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students

Best Middle Schools in Derby, CT

Derby, CT has 2 middle schools with 828 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Derby score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Derby meet expectations.

1. Derby Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Derby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

2. Ansonia Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ansonia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Derby, CT

Derby, CT has 5 elementary schools with 1,381 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Derby score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Derby don't meet expectations.

1. Bradley School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students

2. Prendergast School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ansonia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students

3. Irving School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Derby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students

4. St Mary & St Michael School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary & St Michael School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 147 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Derby, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Derby, CT has a total population of 12,349 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Derby, CT

3,133

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Derby, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.10 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derby, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derby, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,920 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Derby, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Derby, CT

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Ansonia, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Shelton, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Woodbridge, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Orange, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Seymour, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Spring Glen, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West Haven, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Milford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Monroe, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Oxford, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations