duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School vs Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
340 students
| Measure | duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Wilmington, Delaware | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 40 | #1 of 121 |
| National rank | #6317 of 15,369 | #380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 730 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 56.1).
- •Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
- •duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 340.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School better than Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy ranks higher (92.3 vs 56.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School: 730. Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy rank in Delaware?
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School is 12th of 40 and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is 1st of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).