Serving 696 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dupont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dupont Middle School's student population of 696 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dupont Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dupont Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
46%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
45%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dupont Middle School's ranking?
Dupont Middle School is ranked #1375 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dupont Middle School often compared to?
Dupont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield Middle School, Hampden Charter School Of Science East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dupont Middle School?
696 students attend Dupont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dupont Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dupont Middle School?
Dupont Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dupont Middle School offer ?
Dupont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dupont Middle School part of?
Dupont Middle School is part of Chicopee School District.
School Reviews
5 8/5/2013
This school is nice and has some (notice I said some meaning not many) nice teachers. This school is not high on safety--I was feeling like I was unsafe and bullied by a few female students here. I came into the school in tears and was sent to the principal's office. He waited until 10-15 minutes until the last bell rang for us to leave to address the problem with the students. The students continued to bully me for months afterwards because he did not really do anything about it (saying I am only trying to get them in trouble--lying; which i am not) and they still do it to this day. Other than that, good school.
5 11/29/2011
I love this school. All of the teachers are very nice and caring. This school can't get any better. It is perfect for me.
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