Du Pont Middle School

dupont.kana.k12.wv.us/

440 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Du Pont Middle School is a public educational institution located in Belle, West Virginia, serving students within the Kanawha County school district. As a community-focused school, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle-school years.

Beyond its academic offerings, Du Pont Middle School places an emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student well-being. By providing opportunities for athletics, clubs, and collaborative projects, the school aims to help students explore their interests and build essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and responsibility. With its location in the heart of Belle, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to preparing its student body for success in their future high school careers and beyond.

440

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Du Pont Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	6
Black	25
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
388 (88.2%)
Black
25 (5.7%)
Two or More
20 (4.5%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)949-1798
Website:	http://dupont.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 6 147

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 153