Excellent
#12 of 967 schools in NE
Top 1% in state
Mullen Elementary School
Elementary School · Mullen Public Schools · Mullen, NE
An elementary school in Mullen, NE where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
106 NE 2ND ST PO BOX 89, Mullen, NE 69152
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mullen Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mullen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,795
Median home value
$86,000
Median rent
$583/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mullen Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mullen Elementary School is listed in MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mullen Elementary School
Mullen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mullen, NE, part of Mullen Public Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Mullen Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mullen Elementary School
What grades does Mullen Elementary School serve?
Mullen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullen Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mullen Elementary School rank in NE?
Mullen Elementary School ranks #12 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Mullen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mullen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullen Elementary School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mullen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mullen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mullen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mullen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mullen Elementary School?
47.5% of students at Mullen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hooker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (308) 546-2292
- Area population (ZIP 69152)
- 707
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 69152; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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