Dupont Middle School vs. Hampden Charter School Of Science East
Should I attend Dupont Middle School or Hampden Charter School Of Science East? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Hampden Charter School Of Science East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 753 students in grades 6-8, Dupont Middle School 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 554 students in grades 6-12, Hampden Charter School Of Science East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
753 students
554 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1368 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#936 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
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≥90%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
231
84
Grade 7 Students
248
87
Grade 8 Students
274
86
Grade 9 Students
-
84
Grade 10 Students
-
81
Grade 11 Students
-
76
Grade 12 Students
-
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
45%
39%
% Black
5%
29%
% White
46%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
