Bowie vs Hampden Charter School of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 367 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Hampden Charter School of Science
Chicopee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
938 students
| Measure | Bowie Chicopee, Massachusetts | Hampden Charter School of Science Chicopee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,009 | #155 of 300 |
| National rank | #26944 of 50,301 | #3577 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 260 | 938 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 938 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 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 47.3).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Bowie does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Hampden Charter School of Science is the larger school with 938 students compared with 260.
- •Bowie 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 Bowie better than Hampden Charter School of Science?
On the Success Index (US), Hampden Charter School of Science ranks higher (68.9 vs 47.3 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 Bowie and Hampden Charter School of Science?
About 367 m in a straight line, between Chicopee and Chicopee in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie: 260. Hampden Charter School of Science: 938. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie and Hampden Charter School of Science rank in Massachusetts?
Bowie is 717th of 1,009 and Hampden Charter School of Science is 155th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).