DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dupont Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Chicopee school district, located in Chicopee, MA with about 750 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Dupont Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dupont Middle School, located at 650 Front Street in Chicopee, Massachusetts, is part of the Chicopee Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in the Fairview neighborhood, which is reflected in its district affiliation and local community focus. The school is dedicated to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement.

As a public middle school, Dupont works to integrate technology and diverse learning opportunities into the daily classroom experience. The school places a high priority on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential social-emotional skills. By maintaining strong ties to the Chicopee community, Dupont Middle School aims to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success and personal growth for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Dupont Middle at (413) 594-1881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013-3115
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DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chicopee, MA with about 750 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Chicopee
Total Students:
750
Teachers:
60.5
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 750 students

White
50.9%
Hispanic/Latino
40.4%
Black or African American
4.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.