Winchendon School District
School District · Winchendon, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,423
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Winchendon?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Winchendon as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Toy Town Elementary
Winchendon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Murdock Middle School
Winchendon · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Murdock High School
Winchendon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#225 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,423
$1,948 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,219 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Winchendon ranks #225 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Winchendon's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Toy Town Elementary (6.1/10), Murdock Middle School (4.5/10), and Murdock High School (3.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Winchendon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toy Town Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Murdock Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Murdock High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Winchendon
Winchendon is a Winchendon, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,219 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $19,423 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Winchendon demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Toy Town Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Winchendon students show an average math proficiency of 26.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Winchendon, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Winchendon with test data.
Schools in Winchendon
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Winchendon
- Total Enrollment
- 1,219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Winchendon?
Winchendon has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Winchendon?
The average composite rating for Winchendon is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Winchendon?
Winchendon spends $19,423 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Winchendon?
The average student-teacher ratio in Winchendon is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Winchendon?
Toy Town Elementary is the highest-rated school in Winchendon with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Winchendon?
Across schools in Winchendon with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Winchendon compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Winchendon has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.5%
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Compare Winchendon with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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