For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,206 students in Winchendon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Winchendon School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,206 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Winchendon School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#354 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
23%
# Black Students
24 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,017 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
84%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
112
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,994 is less than the state median of $24,732. 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
$17,947
$23,971
Spending / Student
$18,994
$24,732
Best Winchendon School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock 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
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Memorial Drive
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1256
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Grove Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-2005
Grades: 3-5
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-3436
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,206 students.
What is the rank of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District is ranked #353 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchendon School District?
84% of Winchendon School District students are White, 8% 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 14:1, 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 $18,994 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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