Best Schools in Derby, CT
Derby, CT has a total of 9 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,133 students attend Derby, CT schools. On average, schools in Derby score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Derby don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansonia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
2. Derby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
2. Ansonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
2. Prendergast School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansonia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 606 Students
3. Irving School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derby School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
4. St Mary & St Michael School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, CT Internet Health Assessment.
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