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#104 of 219 schools in DE

Top 47% in state

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School

Middle School · Red Clay Consolidated School District

3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807

Enrollment

467

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#104 of 219

In district

#12 of 26

Red Clay Consolidated School District

Academic growth

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School

6.5/10

Middle School in Greenville · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School is a public middle school in Greenville, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District. Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School serves approximately 467 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • DE avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.6% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.7% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,094
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School — Students at Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 14.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
33.6% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 23.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.8% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 89 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
9.7%
ELA
14.5%
2016
Math
10.2%
ELA
16.7%
2017
Math
10.9%
ELA
20.8%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
22.5%
2019
Math
15.7%
ELA
22.8%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
23.9%
2022
Math
7.1%
ELA
21%
2023
Math
11.1%
ELA
23.4%
2024
Math
9.3%
ELA
17.1%
2025
Math
7.7%
ELA
19.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.

How Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School Compares

See how Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
53th percentile in DE
Academic
2.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
7.0/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.1%

Location

3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Charter School of Wilmington (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores notably higher. Another option is NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON (rated 8.0/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Greenville, see our Greenville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts Wilmington 1.0 mi 7.8
Charter School of Wilmington Wilmington 1.0 mi 8.0
Odyssey Charter School Wilmington 1.0 mi 6.8
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Wilmington 1.0 mi 5.4
ST ANN SCHOOL Wilmington 1.1 mi 5.7
duPont (Alexis I.) High School Wilmington 1.2 mi 4.1
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA GRADE SCHOOL Wilmington 1.3 mi 6.8
PADUA ACADEMY Wilmington 1.6 mi 6.2
The Bayard School Wilmington 1.8 mi 7.0
NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON Wilmington 1.8 mi 8.0
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington 1.9 mi 7.2
URSULINE ACADEMY, LOWER Wilmington 1.7 mi 7.5
Douglass School Wilmington 2.0 mi 6.6
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL Wilmington 2.1 mi 7.0
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Wilmington 1.9 mi 6.3
THE TATNALL SCHOOL Wilmington 1.7 mi 7.0
AUGUSTINE HILLS SCHOOL Wilmington 1.7 mi
ASTRA ZENECA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Wilmington 1.9 mi
Warner Elementary School Wilmington 1.9 mi 5.8
First State School Wilmington 2.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$156,905

Median Home Value

$895,400

Median Rent

$1,600/mo

Population

7,763

College Educated

76.2%

Homeownership

68.7%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Median Age

53.4

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Stanton Middle School Wilmington, DE 5.7
Magnolia Middle School Magnolia, DE 7.6
Clayton Intermediate School Clayton, DE 5.1
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School Middletown, DE 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School

What grades does Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School serve?

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School?

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School rank in DE?

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School ranks #104 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School a charter school?

No, Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School a Title I school?

No, Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%

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