Forest Park Middle vs Murdock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Murdock Middle School
Winchendon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle Springfield, Massachusetts | Murdock Middle School Winchendon, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 300 | #280 of 300 |
| National rank | #12346 of 15,369 | #12695 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Winchendon |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 25.9).
- •Forest Park Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Forest Park Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Park Middle is the larger school with 282 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Park Middle better than Murdock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Middle ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Park Middle and Murdock Middle School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Winchendon in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle: 282. Murdock Middle School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle and Murdock Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Forest Park Middle is 271st of 300 and Murdock Middle School is 280th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).