Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (H.b.) 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
#45 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
15%
31%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
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 (H.b.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School is ranked #45 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dupont (H.b.) Middle School often compared to?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dupont (H.b.) Middle School?
747 students attend Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dupont (H.b.) Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont (H.b.) Middle School?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dupont (H.b.) Middle School offer ?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (H.b.) Middle School part of?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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