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#1263 of 1,793 schools in MA
Mullen-hall
Elementary School · Falmouth · Falmouth, MA
A Falmouth elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Katherine Lee Bates Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540
- Math 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mullen-hall score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Mullen-hall sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,266
Median home value
$756,300
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
58.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TeaticketEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| East Falmouth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| North Falmouth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | Not available | 297 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Falmouth
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mullen-hall is listed in Falmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mullen-hall
Mullen-hall is a public elementary school in Falmouth, MA, part of Falmouth, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 548-0220
- Area population (ZIP 02540)
- 8,354
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 62.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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