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duPont (H.B.) Middle School

Q: Is duPont (H.B.) Middle School a good school?

duPont (H.B.) Middle School ranks 12 th of 60 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 60 Delaware Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Delaware middle schools

Summary

duPont (H.B.) Middle School in Hockessin, DE, serves 764 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. This school has earned a 4-star rating for six consecutive years and currently ranks 12th out of 59 middle schools in Delaware—placing it in the 80th percentile statewide.

Academically, duPont (H.B.) consistently outperforms both district and state averages in every subject and grade level. For example, 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency stands at 66.3%, compared to 41.4% statewide, and 8th grade math proficiency is 52.0% versus 29.4% statewide. Social studies is a particular strength, with 7th grade proficiency at 72.0%—more than 12 points above the state average. The school also shows impressive growth: students typically score higher in 8th grade than they did in 6th grade, indicating strong skill development over time. Perhaps most remarkable is the dramatic turnaround in chronic absenteeism, which dropped from 21.9% in 2022-23 to just 7.5% in 2024-25—less than half the district and state averages. This improvement happened while academic performance continued to climb, suggesting effective, school-wide initiatives.

Compared to nearby schools, duPont (H.B.) is a clear standout. It outperforms the next-best nearby school, duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School, by 14 percentile points, and the gap widens dramatically when compared to schools like Stanton Middle School (5th percentile) or duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School (8th percentile). Notably, duPont (H.B.) achieves these results while spending less per student ($14,489) than any other school in its comparison group—some of which spend over $18,000. The school serves its Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students exceptionally well, and while there is room for growth in supporting African American and low-income students, the overall trajectory is one of continuous improvement. For families in Hockessin, this school offers strong academics, improving attendance, and a track record of getting results efficiently.

764

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,652

Per pupil spending ?

20.4%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707-9245

(302) 239-3420

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

Students who attend duPont (H.B.) Middle School usually attend:

High:

duPont (Alexis I.) High School

Feeder schools for duPont (H.B.) Middle School:

Elementary:	Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
	North Star Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

19.0%

African American:

15.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Delaware average (55% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Delaware middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg39%

Delaware avg38%

12^th of 60

Delaware public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District

15^th of 34Red Clay Consolidated School District among Delaware districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	82.9	12 of 60	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	11 of 59	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	12 of 54	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	12 of 53	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.7	13 of 51	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	12 of 47	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.2	19 of 52	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	17 of 35	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.5	16 of 35	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.4	17 of 35	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.7	29 of 49	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.7	12 of 17	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.4	21 of 37	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.4	19 of 38	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.5	18 of 38	52.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	28 of 46	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.6	30 of 49	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.6	26 of 42	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.2	35 of 43	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.5	33 of 44	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	12 of 53	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	13 of 55	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	13 of 49	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	12 of 50	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	11 of 50	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	10 of 38	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	58.7	18 of 49	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	9 of 42	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	63.6	12 of 42	71.4%	★★★★☆
2024	54.0	16 of 37	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.3	25 of 37	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	24 of 37	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.0	8 of 18	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	16.1	31 of 35	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	27 of 46	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.5	26 of 48	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	25 of 39	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	35 of 40	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.6	33 of 38	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.1	10 of 19	47.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	16.5	37 of 41	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	11 of 53	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	80.5	10 of 55	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	11 of 49	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	14 of 50	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	14 of 50	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	10 of 38	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	61.4	18 of 49	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	83.6	3 of 17	82.4%	★★★★☆
2025	89.9	1 of 15	93.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	10 of 23	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.0	11 of 22	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	33.8	7 of 9	22.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	10 of 46	78.3%	★★★★☆
2025	81.5	7 of 47	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	7 of 45	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.7	6 of 44	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	10 of 45	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	9 of 41	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	8 of 43	81.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)79th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)79th percentile~ school

White (2026)78th percentile~ school

Female (2026)77th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)57th percentile-23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile-39 vs school

African American (2026)39th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Delaware (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies65%+16 vs state

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Mathematics49%+18 vs state

Science29%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, October 14, 2015

H.B dupont is an amazing school. The academic level in this school is very high. The teachers are great too, they believe and have faith in their students. Just as much as the students strive for their best, the teachers are guiding and supporting student's all the way through their journey. The principals,and staff are completely encouraging to all students. They take time to understand and be patient with students during obstacles that they may be facing. They also have a variety of options as far as extra curriculum goes. They teach students how to learn and cooperate with other people. They give students different learning activity opportunities. This is also a time in the day that all students look forward to after a long day of hard work. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 1, 2010

Its the best middle school in Delaware always winning. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				DeSSA Science (2026)	DeSSA Social Studies (2026)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 6th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 7th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
duPont (H.B.) Middle School	Public	6-8	735 Meeting House Road	Hockessin	19707	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 239-3420	764	46	16.6	20.4%	399 (52.2%)	115 (15.1%)	145 (19.0%)	60 (7.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	82.9	12^th of 60 public middle schools	80.0%		79.6	11^th of 59 public middle schools	81.4%	1	29.3	57.5	72.0	65.0	49.8	61.6	66.3	43.2	50.4	52.0	$20,652
Skyline Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Skyline Drive	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-3410	408	35	11.6	52.9%	69 (16.9%)	217 (53.2%)	96 (23.5%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	12.2	53^rd of 60 public middle schools	11.7%		11.5	53^rd of 59 public middle schools	10.2%		5.0	30.0	32.5	18.8	18.3	21.1	20.7	9.6	9.5	14.1	$28,582
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School	Public	6-8	3130 Kennett Pike	Greenville	19807	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 651-2690	455	35	13.0	46.6%	71 (15.6%)	150 (33.0%)	210 (46.2%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	11.5	54^th of 60 public middle schools	10.0%		10.7	54^th of 59 public middle schools	8.5%		6.0	23.8	26.9	21.2	15.9	14.8	30.8	7.1	8.1	9.0	$26,133
Stanton Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Limestone Road	Wilmington	19804	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 992-5540	558	38	14.8	38.0%	102 (18.3%)	114 (20.4%)	321 (57.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	10	56^th of 60 public middle schools	6.7%		9.5	55^th of 59 public middle schools	6.8%	1	3.1	25.6	33.1	15.1	15.6	15.7	26.4	9.2	5.5	8.4	$25,022
Shue-Medill Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Capitol Trail	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2171	763	64	11.9	33.7%	203 (26.6%)	306 (40.1%)	183 (24.0%)	19 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.7%)	31.3	40^th of 60 public middle schools	33.3%		26.3	41^st of 59 public middle schools	30.5%	1	12.6	39.7	43.5	35.4	30.6	33.0	31.1	20.9	25.9	21.6	$29,022
Springer Middle School	Public	6-8	2220 Shipley Road	Wilmington	19803	New Castle County	Brandywine School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 479-1621	776	57	13.6	24.5%	376 (48.5%)	263 (33.9%)	61 (7.9%)	34 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.0%)	49.7	26^th of 60 public middle schools	56.7%		48.9	24^th of 59 public middle schools	59.3%	2	20.1	52.6	56.5	35.9	43.6	44.8	41.8	30.7	27.0	23.4	$21,668
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School	Public	6-8	701 West 34th Street	Wilmington	19802	New Castle County	Brandywine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 762-7146	730	60	12.1	30.5%	189 (25.9%)	358 (49.0%)	75 (10.3%)	53 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.3%)	62.3	20^th of 60 public middle schools	66.7%		51.8	21^st of 59 public middle schools	64.4%	1	30.8	59.0	49.5	46.9	50.8	42.4	43.0	41.4	32.1	36.6	$26,286
Kirk (George V.) Middle School	Public	6-8	140 Brennen Drive	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 722-2738	612	49	12.4	34.5%	137 (22.4%)	257 (42.0%)	135 (22.1%)	48 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.6%)	19.2	45^th of 60 public middle schools	25.0%		15.4	49^th of 59 public middle schools	16.9%	4	8.2	29.7	43.5	17.3	17.8	30.0	26.3	15.1	21.8	17.1	$27,723
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School	Public	6-8	50 Gender Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2358	681	62	10.9	28.9%	136 (20.0%)	263 (38.6%)	228 (33.5%)	14 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.1%)	15.8	50^th of 60 public middle schools	16.7%		17.4	48^th of 59 public middle schools	18.6%	2	3.3	31.2	42.5	11.3	25.9	19.3	22.8	17.2	21.2	12.2	$29,391
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School	Public	6-8	20 Chase Avenue	New Castle	19720	New Castle County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 429-4000	615	35	17.5	42.6%	72 (11.7%)	279 (45.4%)	231 (37.6%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)	10.9	55^th of 60 public middle schools	8.3%		8	57^th of 59 public middle schools	3.4%	2	3.1	32.1	32.1	16.9	19.4	15.5	17.2	12.2	7.2	9.7	$24,377

Frequently Asked Questions about duPont (H.B.) Middle School

What district is duPont (H.B.) Middle School in?

Red Clay Consolidated School District

How many students attend duPont (H.B.) Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 764 students attended duPont (H.B.) Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of duPont (H.B.) Middle School?

Students at duPont (H.B.) Middle School are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Is duPont (H.B.) Middle School a good school?

duPont (H.B.) Middle School ranks 12^th of 60 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of duPont (H.B.) Middle School attend?

Students who attend duPont (H.B.) Middle School usually go on to attend duPont (Alexis I.) High School

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