Of the 248 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 67.3% scored below proficiency in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 30.2% met the subject benchmarks and 2.4% exceeded them.
The number of Winchendon Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 4.6% from the previous school year.
Winchendon Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Worcester County and has a main office in Winchendon.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 56.9% failing the exam, 1.5% more than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Murdock High School | 58.3% |
| Murdock Middle School | 59.5% |
| Toy Town Elementary School | 77% |
