Derby Middle School

www.birmingham.k12.mi.us

631 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Derby Middle School, located in Birmingham, Michigan, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Birmingham Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, world languages, and a variety of elective courses designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Derby Middle School places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement. The school encourages participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help students build leadership skills and explore personal interests. With its dedicated staff and active parent community, Derby maintains a culture centered on student well-being and high expectations, consistently striving to create an inclusive space where students feel encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

631

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	10
Black	25
Asian	21
Two or More	55

White
520 (82.4%)
Two or More
55 (8.7%)
Black
25 (4.0%)
Asian
21 (3.3%)
Hispanic
10 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Birmingham Public Schools
Phone:	(248)203-5003
Website:	http://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 214

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 211