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Derby Middle School

1300 DERBY RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009Birmingham Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
626
Students
Total enrolled
$26,500
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 85% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 626 students in grades 06–08 in BIRMINGHAM, Michigan.
85% above average funding
District spends $26,500 per pupil, 85% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Derby Middle School is a large middle in BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, serving grades 06–08 with 626 students. The district invests $26,500 per student — 85% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Derby Middle School

626
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution315 male · 311 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 48 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian3%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black3%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260585004216

Academic Outcomes at Derby Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 88th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48009

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,500Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,500
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,660
Student Support$5,035
Administration$3,180
Operations$3,975
Other$2,650
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,500 spent per student, an estimated $11,740 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
56%
State government
37.5%
Local (property tax)
55.8%
Federal programs
6.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,500/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Maple Elementary SchoolPierce Elementary SchoolHarlan Elementary SchoolQuarton Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Berkshire Middle SchoolBirmingham Covington School
↓
High School
Ernest W Seaholm High SchoolWylie E Groves High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyOakland County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBirmingham Public Schools →
Phone: (248)203-5003
NCES ID: 260585004216
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BIRMINGHAM seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Birmingham Public Schools
High
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,215 students · 09–12
● 53 opp8% FRL
High
Wylie E Groves High School
1,110 students · 09–12
● 49 opp13% FRL
Mid
Berkshire Middle School
655 students · 06–08
● 49 opp13% FRL
Mid
Birmingham Covington School
637 students · 03–08
● 48 opp4% FRL
Elem
West Maple Elementary School
513 students · KG–05
● 48 opp7% FRL
Elem
Pierce Elementary School
478 students · PK–05
● 53 opp6% FRL
Elem
Harlan Elementary School
374 students · KG–05
● 47 opp9% FRL
Elem
Quarton Elementary
332 students · KG–05
● 53 opp1% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1300 DERBY RD, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.