Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School's student population of 467 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
28%
31%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is ranked #184 out of 201 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 29% DE state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School?
467 students attend Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School part of?
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Reviews
Review Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
