For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,188 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 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchendon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.4%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,810 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,634 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,810
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,634
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winchendon School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District is ranked #361 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon School District?
81% of Winchendon School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $22,634 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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