Dupont Middle School vs. Hampden Charter School Of Science East
Should you attend Dupont Middle School or Hampden Charter School Of Science East? 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
Top Rankings
Dupont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Hampden Charter School Of Science East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
678 students
553 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#851 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
216
90
Grade 7 Students
244
90
Grade 8 Students
218
90
Grade 9 Students
-
78
Grade 10 Students
-
76
Grade 11 Students
-
72
Grade 12 Students
-
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
42%
% Black
5%
27%
% White
44%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
