Summary:
The Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) in Massachusetts contains a single high school, the Hampden Charter School of Science East, which serves grades 6-12 with an enrollment of 549 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 23.86% White, 28.05% African American, 40.98% Hispanic, 3.28% Asian, 0.55% Native American, and 2.73% two or more races.
Academically, the school's performance on MCAS Next Generation tests is mixed compared to state averages. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from 22.09% in 7th grade to 58.33% in 8th grade, with 10th grade at 55.26%. In Mathematics, proficiency rates range from 24.71% in 7th grade to 50% in 10th grade, with an overall proficiency of 30.56%. Science proficiency rates are stronger, ranging from 40.48% in 8th and 10th grade to 60.53% in Biology. The school's four-year graduation rate of 91.4% is slightly lower than the state average, while its dropout rate of 7.1% is higher.
Despite the school's diverse student population and higher per-student spending of $15,889, the academic performance data suggests the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement across all subject areas. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.7 is lower than the state average, indicating that resources may need to be re-evaluated to better support student success.
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