Hampden Charter School of Science West

Summary:

Hampden Charter School of Science West is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in West Springfield, MA, with a diverse student population. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS assessments and has strong graduation and low dropout rates.

Hampden Charter School of Science West stands out for its academic excellence, with 66.13% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. In math, 54.1% of 10th graders were proficient or better, also exceeding the state's 48.47%. The school's student subgroups, including Hispanic and White students, also perform well compared to state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, which is lower than many nearby public schools.

Compared to nearby public high schools, Agawam High (55.22% ELA proficiency), Springfield High School of Science and Technology (24.43% ELA proficiency), and Conservatory of the Arts (23.91% ELA proficiency), Hampden Charter School of Science West's academic performance is notably stronger. The school's diverse student population, strong graduation rates, and efficient use of resources make it an interesting model for educational success.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 511 Main St.
       West Springfield, MA  01089


(413) 278-5450

District: Hampden Charter School of Science West (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,327 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
34.5%
African American:
12.7%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hampden Charter School of Science West ranks better than 70.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hampden Charter School of Science West ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hampden Charter School of Science West 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 West is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (34.5%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science West is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampden Charter School of Science West is $15,327.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hampden Charter School of Science West:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science West 146th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Hampden Charter School of Science West in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science West 130th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Hampden Charter School of Science West in the ranking list.)

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Hampden Charter School of Science West (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Charter School of Science West (District) 119th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hampden Charter School of Science West

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.97 226th 498 54.6%
2021 50.54 228th 501 54.5%
2022 63.33 162nd 497 67.4%
2023 61.09 171st 501 65.9%
2024 66.63 146th 493 70.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.38 137th 484 71.7%
2021 55.21 171st 489 65.0%
2022 72.87 78th 503 84.5%
2023 68.26 89th 444 80.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.31 126th 452 72.1%
2021 59.46 145th 462 68.6%
2022 71.79 96th 489 80.4%
2023 74.68 85th 481 82.3%
2024 79.00 51st 469 89.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.03 290th 478 39.3%
2021 31.76 324th 483 32.9%
2022 50.78 220th 494 55.5%
2023 55.89 193rd 489 60.5%
2024 69.34 134th 481 72.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.20 321st 424 24.3%
2021 50.65 150th 431 65.2%
2022 69.42 79th 445 82.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.16 180th 478 62.3%
2021 68.06 135th 485 72.2%
2022 72.33 111th 497 77.7%
2023 64.24 155th 489 68.3%
2024 62.73 154th 483 68.1%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.44 312th 491 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.85 95th 339 72.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.98 58th 193 69.9%
2022 53.58 79th 212 62.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.69 69th 322 78.6%
2021 56.68 119th 335 64.5%
2022 64.59 93rd 368 74.7%
2023 62.81 103rd 364 71.7%
2024 75.90 68th 378 82.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.69 190th 396 52.0%
2021 59.38 137th 401 65.8%
2022 74.30 81st 404 80.0%
2023 68.08 111th 403 72.5%
2024 62.93 126th 392 67.9%
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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 West

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.09 133rd 347 61.7%
2024 65.05 130th 348 62.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.17 165th 268 38.4%
2022 59.45 131st 339 61.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.32 181st 253 28.5%
2022 54.66 149th 332 55.1%
2023 82.79 43rd 338 87.3%
2024 69.33 93rd 338 72.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.20 210th 281 25.3%
2022 53.80 171st 340 49.7%
2023 20.86 278th 339 18.0%
2024 54.92 168th 342 50.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.10 197th 281 29.9%
2022 60.76 139th 339 59.0%
2023 85.82 57th 343 83.4%
2024 70.71 102nd 342 70.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.70 61st 149 59.1%
2022 73.34 53rd 217 75.6%
2023 70.95 66th 241 72.6%
2024 73.48 62nd 249 75.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hampden Charter School of Science West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.11 195th 249 21.7%
2022 69.43 92nd 300 69.3%
2023 69.29 92nd 301 69.4%
2024 70.11 91st 302 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hampden Charter School of Science West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 115 26 3 59 1 0 5 0 209
2020 125 40 4 88 0 0 5 0 262
2021 148 54 4 109 0 0 5 0 320
2022 159 60 5 133 1 0 10 0 368
2023 207 43 4 105 1 0 7 0 367
2024 188 50 11 136 2 0 7 0 394

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 West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 209 19.9 10.4 n/a
2020 262 26.2 10.0 n/a
2021 320 31.9 10.0 n/a
2022 368 31.5 11.6 n/a
2023 367 34.3 10.6 n/a
2024 394 35.6 11.0 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 West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 209 19.9 10.4 n/a
2020 262 26.2 10.0 n/a
2021 320 31.9 10.0 n/a
2022 368 31.5 11.6 n/a
2023 367 34.3 10.6 n/a
2024 394 35.6 11.0 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 West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,745 (10.6%) $14,784 (89.4%) $16,529
2021 $2,048 (13.4%) $13,279 (86.6%) $15,327

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

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 171st of 501 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West)6761.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))6761.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West)5831.6
 26.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))5831.6
 26.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West)6262.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))6262.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West)4843.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))4843.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West)3933.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))3933.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West)2939
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))2939
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Hampden Charter School of Science West)2841.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))2841.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West)5752.3
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))5752.3
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West)4638
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))4638
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hampden Charter School of Science West)2841.4
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Hampden Charter School of Science West (District))2841.4
 13.4%
   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 Students209367
 75.6%
African American2643
 65.4%
American Indian11
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic59105
 78%
Pacific Islander00
White115207
 80%
Two or More Races57
 40%


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Students at Hampden Charter School of Science West are 48% White, 35% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Hampden Charter School of Science West ranks 130th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 394 students attended Hampden Charter School of Science West.


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