Enrollment
281
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winchendon, MA
Murdock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Murdock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251308002796
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murdock Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Winchendon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 281
- students enrolled
Murdock Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Winchendon, MA.
School address
District: Winchendon · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251308002796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murdock Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murdock Middle School
Murdock Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winchendon, Massachusetts, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winchendon spends $17,648 per pupil, 21% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Winchendon also operates Toy Town Elementary (292 students) and Memorial (268 students) alongside Murdock Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murdock Middle School compares
Murdock Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Murdock Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchendon, which includes Murdock Middle School.
$17,648
Per student
-21%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 69.8%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Murdock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Town Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murdock High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winchendon Preschool Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murdock Academy for Success | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murdock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Murdock Middle School
How many students attend Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winchendon, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murdock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murdock Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Winchendon, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murdock Middle School rank among public schools in Winchendon?
By Resource Investment Index, Murdock Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Winchendon, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchendon on the city page.
Is Murdock Middle School a good school?
Murdock Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Winchendon?
Besides Murdock Middle School, Winchendon also operates Toy Town Elementary (292 students), Memorial (268 students), and Murdock High School (256 students). See the Winchendon district page for the complete list.
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