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%).
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%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
8%
10%
White
81%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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