For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,239 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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 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
0.31
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
24%
# Black Students
26 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,024 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
83%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
114
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
56
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,488 is less than the state median of $24,672. 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
$17,469
$23,913
Spending / Student
$18,488
$24,672
Best Winchendon School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Academy For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Murdock High School
Magnet 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
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Middle School
Magnet 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
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Toy Town Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial
Magnet School
32 Elmwood Rd
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 616-1501
Grades: K-2
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winchendon Preschool Program
Magnet School
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 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Winchendon School District?
Winchendon School District is ranked #363 out of 395 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?
83% of Winchendon School District students are White, 10% 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 $18,488 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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