Serving 938 students in grades 6-12, Hampden Charter School Of Science ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampden Charter School Of Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hampden Charter School Of Science's student population of 938 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
938 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Our promise is to sustain small school size, provide extended math and science curriculum, individualized attention, college guidance, university outreach programs, and to encourage student-teacher-parent partnership.
School Rankings
Hampden Charter School Of Science ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampden Charter School Of Science is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#818 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampden Charter School Of Science's ranking?
Hampden Charter School Of Science is ranked #818 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hampden Charter School Of Science often compared to?
Hampden Charter School Of Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampden Charter School Of Science?
The graduation rate of Hampden Charter School Of Science is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Hampden Charter School Of Science?
938 students attend Hampden Charter School Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hampden Charter School Of Science students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampden Charter School Of Science?
Hampden Charter School Of Science has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hampden Charter School Of Science offer ?
Hampden Charter School Of Science offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hampden Charter School Of Science part of?
Hampden Charter School Of Science is part of Hampden Charter School Of Science School District.
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