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#269 of 635 schools in WV
Top 42% in state
Du Pont Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Belle, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Panther Dr, Belle, WV 25015
- Math 29% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Du Pont Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 36% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Du Pont 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,472
Median home value
$106,900
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 4.5 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 297 | Compare → |
| East Bank Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #31 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Du Pont Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Du Pont Middle School
Du Pont Middle School is a public middle school in Belle, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 407 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Du Pont Middle School
What grades does Du Pont Middle School serve?
Du Pont Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Du Pont Middle School?
Du Pont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Pont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Du Pont Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Du Pont Middle School rank in WV?
Du Pont Middle School ranks #269 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Du Pont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Du Pont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Du Pont Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Du Pont Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Du Pont Middle School a charter school?
No, Du Pont Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Du Pont Middle School a Title I school?
No, Du Pont Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (304) 949-1798
- Area population (ZIP 25015)
- 3,577
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 25015; 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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