Summary:
The 01022 zip code area in Massachusetts is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 0 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The standout school in this data set is Hampden Charter School of Science East, a high-performing high school that consistently ranks among the top 200 high schools in Massachusetts. In contrast, Chicopee Academy, the other high school in the area, has consistently ranked among the bottom 10% of high schools in the state.
Hampden Charter School of Science East has a strong 94.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.7% dropout rate, while Chicopee Academy has a lower 85% four-year graduation rate and a higher 7.6% dropout rate. Additionally, Hampden Charter School of Science East outperforms the state and district averages on MCAS proficiency rates across multiple subjects and grade levels, while Chicopee Academy significantly underperforms in these areas.
The data also reveals that Chicopee Academy has the highest spending per student at $49,448, while Hampden Charter School of Science East has a spending of $15,889 per student. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, curriculum, and teaching quality, play a crucial role in student outcomes.
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