Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School serves 471 students in grades 6-8.
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
52%
18%
Black
27%
30%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is ranked #176 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School often compared to?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont (H.b.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School?
471 students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School offer ?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School part of?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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Last Day for Students
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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