Murdock Middle/High School is a public middle/high school located in Winchendon, Massachusetts. The current middle school principal is Craig Murdock, and the current high school principal is David Fredette. The superintendent is Ruthann Petruno Goguen. The school implements the Summit Learning program for grades 6-8.
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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Murdock Academy For Success's student population of 20 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
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
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Murdock Academy For Success part of?
Murdock Academy For Success is part of Winchendon School District.
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