Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, Du Pont Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Du Pont Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Du Pont Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Du Pont Middle School is ranked #486 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Du Pont Middle School often compared to?
Du Pont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bank Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Du Pont Middle School?
407 students attend Du Pont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Du Pont Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Du Pont Middle School?
Du Pont Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Du Pont Middle School offer ?
Du Pont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Du Pont Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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