Very Good
#69 of 219 schools in DE
Top 31% in state
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
Middle School · Brandywine School District · Wilmington, DE
A Brandywine School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
701 West 34th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Math 33% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,370
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augustine Hills SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Talley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 880 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brandywine School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School is listed in Brandywine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School is a public middle school in Wilmington, DE, part of Brandywine School District, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
What grades does Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School serve?
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School?
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School rank in DE?
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School ranks #69 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 (pierre S.) Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School a charter school?
No, Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (302) 762-7146
- Area population (ZIP 19802)
- 25,670
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19802; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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