Dupont (H.b.) Middle School

735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Dupont (H.b.) Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
747 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Dupont (H.b.) Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont (H.b.) Middle School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#38 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
31%
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54%
42%
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22%
21%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
20%
20%
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Black
15%
31%
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White
54%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dupont (H.b.) Middle School's ranking?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School is ranked #38 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dupont (H.b.) Middle School often compared to?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Dupont (H.b.) Middle School?
747 students attend Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dupont (H.b.) Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dupont (H.b.) Middle School?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dupont (H.b.) Middle School offer ?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont (H.b.) Middle School part of?
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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