Murdock Academy For Success

175 Grove St
Winchendon, MA 01475
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Murdock Academy 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%).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murdock Academy For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Murdock Academy For Success's student population of 20 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Murdock Academy For Success is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murdock Academy For Success and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
≥50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murdock Academy For Success and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Murdock Academy For Success and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
77%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Murdock Academy For Success and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Murdock Academy For Success and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 Academy For Success?
The graduation rate of Murdock Academy For Success is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Murdock Academy For Success?
20 students attend Murdock Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Murdock Academy For Success students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Murdock Academy For Success offer ?
Murdock Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murdock Academy For Success part of?
Murdock Academy For Success is part of Winchendon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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