Murdock Middle/High School is a public middle/high school located in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The current middle school principal is Craig Murdock, and the current high school principal is David Fredette. The superintendent is Ruthann Petruno Goguen. The school implements the Summit Learning program for grades 6-8.
Serving 256 students in grades 9-12, Murdock High School 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Murdock High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Winchendon, MA, covering approximately 44.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murdock High School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murdock High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
78%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murdock High School's ranking?
Murdock High School is ranked #1230 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murdock High School?
The graduation rate of Murdock High School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Murdock High School?
256 students attend Murdock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Murdock High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murdock High School?
Murdock High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Murdock High School offer ?
Murdock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Murdock High School part of?
Murdock High School is part of Winchendon School District.
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