For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,219 students in Winchendon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Winchendon School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,219 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchendon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
82%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,756 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,792 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,756
$23,845
Spending / Student
$18,792
$24,602
Best Winchendon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,219 students.
What is the rank of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District is ranked #363 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon School District?
82% of Winchendon School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Winchendon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,792 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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