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Mullen-hall

Elementary School · Falmouth

130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540

Enrollment

376

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,263 of 1,793

In Falmouth

#4 of 4

public schools

In district

#7 of 7

Falmouth

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Mullen-hall

5.2/10

Elementary School in Falmouth · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mullen-hall

Mullen-hall is a public elementary school in Falmouth, MA, part of Falmouth. Mullen-hall serves approximately 376 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Mullen-hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Mullen-hall show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,686
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Mullen-hall — Students at Mullen-hall score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 42.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 46.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
41.7%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
51.3%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
31.7%
ELA
32%
2023
Math
39.5%
ELA
36.5%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
30.5%
ELA
33.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.

How Mullen-hall Compares

See how Mullen-hall performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
30th percentile in MA
Academic
4.4/10
Below Average
Growth
4.4/10
Below Average
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

Location

130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mullen-hall may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. North Falmouth Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby North Falmouth), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kenneth Coombs School (rated 7.7/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Mashpee), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Forestdale School (rated 7.5/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Sandwich), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Falmouth, see our Falmouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Lawrence Falmouth 0.1 mi 5.2
Morse Pond School Falmouth 0.6 mi 6.9
FALMOUTH ACADEMY Falmouth 0.7 mi 6.6
Teaticket East Falmouth 1.5 mi 7.1
Falmouth High Falmouth 2.5 mi 5.7
East Falmouth Elementary East Falmouth 3.2 mi 7.0
North Falmouth Elementary North Falmouth 5.8 mi 8.0
VINEYARD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Vineyard Haven 6.4 mi 6.8
Tisbury Elementary Vineyard Haven 7.0 mi 4.2
Oak Bluffs Elementary Oak Bluffs 7.8 mi 5.8
Mashpee Middle-High School Mashpee 7.0 mi 5.7
Martha's Vineyard Regional High Oak Bluffs 9.4 mi 8.2
Kenneth Coombs School Mashpee 7.8 mi 7.7
Quashnet School Mashpee 7.8 mi 6.1
Martha's Vineyard Charter Public School West Tisbury 9.7 mi 7.5
West Tisbury Elementary West Tisbury 10.7 mi 6.4
Forestdale School Sandwich 11.4 mi 7.5
Bourne Middle School Bourne 12.8 mi 5.5
Bourne High School Bourne 12.8 mi 7.1
Bourne Intermediate School Bourne 12.9 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02540 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$88,266

Median Home Value

$756,300

Median Rent

$1,328/mo

Population

8,354

College Educated

58.7%

Homeownership

65.7%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Median Age

62.4

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Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain, MA 5.2
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Charles D Harrington North Chelmsford, MA 5.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mullen-hall

What grades does Mullen-hall serve?

Mullen-hall serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Mullen-hall?

Mullen-hall has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen-hall?

The student-teacher ratio at Mullen-hall is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mullen-hall rank in MA?

Mullen-hall ranks #1,263 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Mullen-hall's MySchoolScout rating?

Mullen-hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mullen-hall?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullen-hall has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mullen-hall a charter school?

No, Mullen-hall is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mullen-hall a Title I school?

No, Mullen-hall is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%

District

Falmouth
District Enrollment
2,892
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,686
District Rank
#7 of 7

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