Very Good
#615 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 34% in state
Hampden Charter School of Science East
High School · Hampden Charter School of Science East (district) · Chicopee, MA
A charter high school in Chicopee, MA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 Johnson Rd, Chicopee, MA 01022
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hampden Charter School of Science East score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hampden Charter School of Science East 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$56,307
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$1,878/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| New England Adolescent Research InstitutePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 1.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Chicopee Comprehensive High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse HolyokePrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hampden Charter School of Science East (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hampden Charter School of Science East is listed in Hampden Charter School of Science East (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden Charter School of Science East
Hampden Charter School of Science East is a public high school in Chicopee, MA, part of Hampden Charter School of Science East (district), serving approximately 553 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #615 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden Charter School of Science East
What grades does Hampden Charter School of Science East serve?
Hampden Charter School of Science East serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hampden Charter School of Science East?
Hampden Charter School of Science East has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science East?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Charter School of Science East is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden Charter School of Science East rank in MA?
Hampden Charter School of Science East ranks #615 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hampden Charter School of Science East's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden Charter School of Science East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hampden Charter School of Science East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden Charter School of Science East has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hampden Charter School of Science East a charter school?
Yes, Hampden Charter School of Science East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hampden Charter School of Science East a Title I school?
No, Hampden Charter School of Science East is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (413) 593-9090
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 01022)
- 2,045
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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