Bellamy Middle vs Hampden Charter School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellamy Middle
Chicopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
776 students
Hampden Charter School of Science
Chicopee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
938 students
| Measure | Bellamy Middle Chicopee, Massachusetts | Hampden Charter School of Science Chicopee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #205 of 300 | #155 of 300 |
| National rank | #7443 of 15,369 | #3577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 776 | 938 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 938 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| city | Chicopee | Chicopee |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampden Charter School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 50.9).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Bellamy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.3).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science is the larger school with 938 students compared with 776.
- •Bellamy Middle is a public school while Hampden Charter School of Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellamy Middle better than Hampden Charter School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden Charter School of Science ranks higher (68.9 vs 50.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellamy Middle and Hampden Charter School of Science?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and Chicopee in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellamy Middle: 776. Hampden Charter School of Science: 938. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellamy Middle and Hampden Charter School of Science rank in Massachusetts?
Bellamy Middle is 205th of 300 and Hampden Charter School of Science is 155th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).