P. S. Dupont High School is a historic high school building located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1934, and is a four-story, E-shaped, red brick building in a Colonial Revival / Neo-Georgian style.
Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School serves the southeast part of Wilmington, DE, covering an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School's student population of 730 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
49%
31%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School is ranked #107 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School often compared to?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springer Middle School, Talley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School?
730 students attend Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School offer ?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School part of?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School is part of Brandywine School District.
In what neighborhood is Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School located?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School is located in the Northwest Wilmington neighborhood of Wilmington, DE. There are 1 other public schools located in Northwest Wilmington.
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