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#1259 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dupont Middle
Middle School · Chicopee · Chicopee, MA
A Chicopee middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
650 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dupont Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dupont Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicopee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,039
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley West SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Rise Academy at Van SickleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Van Sickle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 252 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicopee
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $22,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dupont Middle is listed in Chicopee; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dupont Middle
Dupont Middle is a public middle school in Chicopee, MA, part of Chicopee, serving approximately 678 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,259 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Dupont Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dupont Middle
What grades does Dupont Middle serve?
Dupont Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dupont Middle?
Dupont Middle has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Middle is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dupont Middle rank in MA?
Dupont Middle ranks #1,259 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dupont Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dupont Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dupont Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dupont Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dupont Middle a charter school?
No, Dupont Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dupont Middle a Title I school?
No, Dupont Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (413) 594-1881
- Area population (ZIP 01013)
- 22,950
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01013; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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