Murdock For Success

175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Murdock For Success ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murdock For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Murdock For Success's student population of 26 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Murdock For Success is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
<50%
52%
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(17-18)
≥50%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murdock For Success and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
8%
10%
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White
81%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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<50%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Murdock For Success and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murdock For Success?
The graduation rate of Murdock For Success is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Murdock For Success?
26 students attend Murdock For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Murdock For Success students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murdock For Success?
Murdock For Success has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Murdock For Success offer ?
Murdock For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murdock For Success part of?
Murdock For Success is part of Winchendon School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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