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
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.
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
What school district is Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School part of?
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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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
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
