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 1 students in grades 10, 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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10
- Enrollment: 1 students
- 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 1 students has declined by 97% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
The diversity score of Murdock Academy For Success is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. 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%
White
100%
51%
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
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?
1 students attend Murdock Academy For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Murdock Academy For Success students are White.
What grades does Murdock Academy For Success offer ?
Murdock Academy For Success offers enrollment in grades 10 (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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