Murdock Middle School

www.winchendonk12.org

269 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Murdock Middle School, located at 3 Memorial Drive in Winchendon, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Winchendon Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting personal growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Winchendon K-12 district, Murdock Middle School emphasizes collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. The school integrates various extracurricular activities and academic programs designed to engage middle-grade learners during these critical developmental years. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.winchendonk12.org](http://www.winchendonk12.org).

269

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murdock Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	31
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
31 (11.5 %)
Black
6 (2.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winchendon
Phone:	(978)297-1256
Website:	http://www.winchendonk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 81