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 749 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 30% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dupont (Pierre S.) 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 (Pierre S.) Middle School is 0.66, 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
#106 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
50%
31%
White
27%
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
40%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School is ranked #106 out of 201 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
749 students attend Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
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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