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Hampden Charter School Of Science East vs. Dupont Middle School

Should you attend Hampden Charter School Of Science East or Dupont Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hampden Charter School Of Science East
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Dupont Middle School
650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hampden Charter School Of Science East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Dupont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 553 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 678 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
553 students
678 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dupont Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampden Charter School Of Science East.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dupont Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampden Charter School Of Science East over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dupont Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School Of Science East with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicopee School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#851 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1375 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampden Charter School Of Science East, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dupont Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MA)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science East who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science East who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dupont Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hampden Charter School Of Science East with the average graduation rate observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hampden Charter School Of Science East by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dupont Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
90
216
Grade 7 Students
90
244
Grade 8 Students
90
218
Grade 9 Students
78
-
Grade 10 Students
76
-
Grade 11 Students
72
-
Grade 12 Students
57
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dupont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dupont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dupont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dupont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dupont Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicopee School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampden Charter School Of Science East, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dupont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dupont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampden Charter School Of Science East, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hampden Charter School Of Science East School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dupont Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicopee School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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