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Hampden Charter School Of Science West vs. Libertas Academy Charter School

Should you attend Hampden Charter School Of Science West or Libertas Academy Charter 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 West
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Libertas Academy Charter School
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Libertas Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades 6-12, Hampden Charter School Of Science West ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades 6-11, Libertas Academy Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-11
Total Students
394 students
519 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Libertas Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampden Charter School Of Science West.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Libertas Academy Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampden Charter School Of Science West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Libertas Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School Of Science West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Libertas Academy Charter School 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

#657 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#1273 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampden Charter School Of Science West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Libertas Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in MA)
30%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School Of Science West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hampden Charter School Of Science West by grade.
This chart displays the students of Libertas Academy Charter School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
63
95
Grade 7 Students
69
103
Grade 8 Students
54
98
Grade 9 Students
56
90
Grade 10 Students
62
66
Grade 11 Students
44
67
Grade 12 Students
46
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampden Charter School Of Science West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampden Charter School Of Science West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampden Charter School Of Science West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampden Charter School Of Science West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Libertas Academy Charter School 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampden Charter School Of Science West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Libertas Academy Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampden Charter School Of Science West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hampden Charter School Of Science West 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 Libertas Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Libertas Academy Charter School 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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