C Top 74%

Dupont Middle School

Grades 06-08 CHICOPEE, MA

Moved down 24 places from 2024 to 2025

#263 State Rank
C- District Grade
650 Front Street, CHICOPEE, MA 01013
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
684 Students
92.4% Attendance Rate
35.5 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

23% Meeting or exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

30.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3.7% exceeding expectations

2023 30.7% 30.7%
2024 29.7% 29.7%
2025 30.7% 30.7%

Mathematics

22.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 21% 21%
2024 25% 25%
2025 22.7% 22.7%

Science

30% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1% exceeding expectations

2023 39% 39%
2024 36% 36%
2025 30% 30%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 23%—
2025English Language Arts06 26%6%
2025English Language Arts07 31%2%
2025English Language Arts08 35%3%
2025Mathematics06 24%2%
2025Mathematics07 24%—
2025Mathematics08 20%—
2025Science08 30%1%
2024English Language Arts06 32%5%
2024English Language Arts07 25%1%
2024English Language Arts08 32%6%
2024Mathematics06 32%4%
2024Mathematics07 19%—
2024Mathematics08 24%2%
2024Science08 36%4%
2023English Language Arts06 31%4%
2023English Language Arts07 26%2%
2023English Language Arts08 35%6%
2023Mathematics06 21%—
2023Mathematics07 24%1%
2023Mathematics08 18%2%
2023Science08 39%5%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

684 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 48.5%
White 38.3%
Black 7.2%
Multiracial 3.9%
Asian 1.9%

Gender

50% Male
50% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 8.5%
Special Education 22.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 69.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

92.4% Attendance Rate
27% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

650 Front Street, CHICOPEE, MA

C-Rated School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dupont Middle School's grade rating?

Dupont Middle School has earned a grade of C, ranked #263 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 74% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Dupont Middle School?

Approximately 684 students are enrolled at Dupont Middle School.

How does Dupont Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Dupont Middle School's proficiency rates are: CIV (23% proficient), English Language Arts (31% proficient), Mathematics (23% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Dupont Middle School?

Dupont Middle School has an attendance rate of 92.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Dupont Middle School part of?

Dupont Middle School is part of Chicopee School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.