Enrollment
281
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251308002796
Murdock Middle School — Winchendon, MA
Federal NCES profile for Murdock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Winchendon · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murdock Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Murdock Middle School reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 281 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Winchendon spends $19,898 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.1% from local sources (property taxes), 69.8% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murdock Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,898
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
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
Enrollment 281 Top 25% in Massachusetts — larger than 75% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251308002796
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 281:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winchendon, which includes Murdock Middle School.
$19,898
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murdock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murdock Middle School is White at 82.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winchendon, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.