duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School

701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802

www.brandywineschools.org/psdupont

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pierre S. duPont Middle School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a prominent institution within the Brandywine School District. Named after the industrialist and philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, the school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth, character development, and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare middle-grade students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core subjects with opportunities for exploration in the arts, technology, and extracurricular activities.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a supportive educational atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its affiliation with the Brandywine School District, P.S. duPont benefits from district-wide resources, specialized programs, and a focus on innovative teaching strategies. By emphasizing the values of citizenship and lifelong learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly complex global environment.

821

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	71
Black	439
Asian	56
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
439 (53.5 %)
White
220 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
71 (8.6 %)
Asian
56 (6.8 %)
Two or More
32 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandywine School District
Phone:	(302)762-7146
Website:	http://www.brandywineschools.org/psdupont
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 271

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 291