Hampden Charter School of Science East

Summary:

Hampden Charter School of Science East is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with a diverse student population of 549. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in several subject areas and grade levels.

Hampden Charter School of Science East has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 91.4% to 98.1% over the past five years, and relatively low dropout rates. The school has also shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, ranking 2nd out of 133 Massachusetts high schools for African American students and 47th out of 217 for Hispanic students in 2021-2022. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support and engage its diverse student population, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Chicopee High and Holyoke High, Hampden Charter School of Science East generally outperforms them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student group performance. However, some schools, like Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, have shown comparable or even stronger performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 20 Johnson Rd
       Chicopee, MA  01022


(413) 593-9090

District: Hampden Charter School of Science East (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,889 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.0%
African American:
28.1%
White:
23.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Compare Details Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks better than 53.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks worse than 52.9% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School of Science East who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hampden Charter School of Science East is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41%), African American (28.1%), White (23.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science East is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampden Charter School of Science East is $15,889.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hampden Charter School of Science East:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science East 228th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Hampden Charter School of Science East in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science East 184th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Hampden Charter School of Science East in the ranking list.)

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Hampden Charter School of Science East (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science East (District) 210th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 41.01 293rd 449 34.7%
2012 53.26 230th 455 49.5%
2013 54.75 216th 455 52.5%
2014 72.06 131st 455 71.2%
2016 77.89 95th 482 80.3%
2017 68.32 147th 487 69.8%
2018 55.11 209th 484 56.8%
2019 59.01 195th 498 60.8%
2021 50.33 231st 501 53.9%
2022 48.29 234th 497 52.9%
2023 47.29 249th 501 50.3%
2024 49.29 228th 493 53.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 71st 467 84.8%
2019 72.69 86th 484 82.2%
2021 67.79 95th 489 80.6%
2022 64.38 124th 503 75.3%
2024 74.56 69th 441 84.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.09 128th 438 70.8%
2019 63.86 127th 452 71.9%
2021 66.77 107th 462 76.8%
2022 65.68 121st 489 75.3%
2023 63.85 137th 481 71.5%
2024 63.46 138th 469 70.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.18 212th 463 54.2%
2019 54.66 224th 478 53.1%
2021 46.09 247th 483 48.9%
2022 40.50 283rd 494 42.7%
2023 42.97 263rd 489 46.2%
2024 44.56 245th 481 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.17 241st 417 42.2%
2019 43.80 190th 424 55.2%
2021 43.46 201st 431 53.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.42 215th 466 53.9%
2019 60.80 178th 478 62.8%
2021 52.94 205th 485 57.7%
2022 56.18 188th 497 62.2%
2023 50.39 218th 489 55.4%
2024 52.78 198th 483 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.74 270th 491 45.0%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.70 122nd 339 64.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.97 29th 172 83.1%
2019 77.24 29th 195 85.1%
2021 79.00 20th 193 89.6%
2022 61.28 65th 212 69.3%
2023 61.03 66th 209 68.4%
2024 55.41 71st 202 64.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.57 48th 309 84.5%
2019 86.67 30th 322 90.7%
2021 70.17 70th 335 79.1%
2022 70.70 74th 368 79.9%
2023 65.83 93rd 364 74.5%
2024 69.25 84th 378 77.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.99 125th 395 68.4%
2019 62.20 138th 396 65.2%
2021 55.05 159th 401 60.3%
2022 59.28 143rd 404 64.6%
2023 68.61 109th 403 73.0%
2024 64.12 118th 392 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Rank History for all high school students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 39.46 249th 340 26.8%
2012 44.74 233rd 340 31.5%
2013 57.58 188th 344 45.3%
2014 70.88 114th 347 67.1%
2015 75.97 71st 354 79.9%
2016 68.59 120th 351 65.8%
2017 79.73 47th 348 86.5%
2018 82.89 23rd 345 93.3%
2019 81.52 58th 351 83.5%
2021 41.66 192nd 285 32.6%
2022 59.32 147th 342 57.0%
2023 58.80 152nd 347 56.2%
2024 52.45 184th 348 47.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.05 12th 344 96.5%
2019 93.55 16th 348 95.4%
2021 46.99 138th 268 48.5%
2022 86.53 33rd 339 90.3%
2023 37.00 164th 301 45.5%
2024 72.22 62nd 289 78.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 18th 330 94.5%
2019 89.96 21st 330 93.6%
2021 47.06 132nd 253 47.8%
2022 78.06 54th 332 83.7%
2023 55.10 150th 338 55.6%
2024 70.32 87th 338 74.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.23 6th 339 98.2%
2019 74.38 96th 342 71.9%
2021 35.76 203rd 281 27.8%
2022 60.67 146th 340 57.1%
2023 59.04 144th 339 57.5%
2024 45.37 203rd 342 40.6%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.53 123rd 202 39.1%
2022 83.92 41st 295 86.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.98 42nd 343 87.8%
2019 86.06 35th 346 89.9%
2021 44.65 171st 281 39.1%
2022 57.47 149th 339 56.0%
2023 55.90 151st 343 56.0%
2024 53.12 170th 342 50.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.24 11th 134 91.8%
2019 91.43 7th 137 94.9%
2021 77.00 15th 94 84.0%
2022 98.59 2nd 133 98.5%
2023 81.95 18th 142 87.3%
2024 37.53 90th 160 43.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.50 6th 193 96.9%
2019 95.14 8th 206 96.1%
2021 55.90 50th 149 66.4%
2022 76.61 47th 217 78.3%
2023 71.26 65th 241 73.0%
2024 74.82 60th 249 75.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hampden Charter School of Science East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.80 18th 303 94.1%
2019 82.68 46th 302 84.8%
2021 45.83 151st 249 39.4%
2022 46.14 165th 300 45.0%
2024 69.01 97th 302 67.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 102 47 6 35 0 1 0 0 191
2011 108 64 10 51 0 1 0 0 234
2012 134 77 13 66 0 1 0 0 291
2013 153 79 12 87 2 1 0 0 334
2014 143 80 13 103 0 1 13 0 353
2015 159 75 12 99 0 1 15 0 361
2016 193 90 14 124 0 1 12 0 434
2017 187 119 13 146 0 0 13 0 478
2018 180 135 12 156 0 0 8 0 491
2019 171 150 10 165 1 0 11 0 508
2020 161 166 10 171 1 0 15 0 524
2021 140 167 11 202 3 0 17 0 540
2022 138 159 16 217 7 0 16 1 554
2023 131 154 18 225 3 0 15 3 549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 191 14.5 13.1 45
2011 234 18.6 12.5 54.7
2012 291 28.0 10.3 60.5
2013 334 26.6 12.5 67.7
2014 353 29.4 11.9 69.4
2015 361 32.0 11.2 63.4
2016 434 33.0 13.1 n/a
2017 478 37.6 12.6 n/a
2018 491 45.1 10.8 n/a
2019 508 41.7 12.1 n/a
2020 524 43.5 12.0 n/a
2021 540 45.5 11.8 n/a
2022 554 42.8 12.9 n/a
2023 549 46.7 11.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 191 14.5 13.1 45
2011 234 18.6 12.5 54.7
2012 291 28.0 10.3 60.5
2013 334 26.6 12.5 67.7
2014 353 29.4 11.9 69.4
2015 361 32.0 11.2 63.4
2016 434 33.0 13.1 n/a
2017 478 37.6 12.6 n/a
2018 491 45.1 10.8 n/a
2019 508 41.7 12.1 n/a
2020 524 43.5 12.0 n/a
2021 540 45.5 11.8 n/a
2022 554 42.8 12.9 n/a
2023 549 46.7 11.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hampden Charter School of Science East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $713 (4.8%) $14,273 (95.2%) $14,986
2021 $2,128 (13.4%) $13,760 (86.6%) $15,888

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hampden Charter School of Science East

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 249th of 501 Middle schools
 10.5%
Ranks 58th of 351 High schoolsRanks 152nd of 347 High schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East)6039.5
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))6039.5
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East)4632.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))4632.6
 13.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East)5249.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))5249.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East)4831
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))4831
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East)5637
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))5637
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East)5731.3
 25.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))5731.3
 25.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Hampden Charter School of Science East)4433.8
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))4533.8
 11.3%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East)8270.8
 11.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))8270.8
 11.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East)8558.3
 26.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))8558.3
 26.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East)5642.1
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))5642.1
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East)5131.6
 19.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))5131.6
 19.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hampden Charter School of Science East)4433.8
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (Hampden Charter School of Science East (District))4533.8
 11.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508549
 8.1%
African American150154
 2.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1018
 80%
Hispanic165225
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White171131
 23.4%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%


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Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks 184th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Hampden Charter School of Science East.

Students at Hampden Charter School of Science East are 41% Hispanic, 28% African American, 24% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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