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#91 of 967 schools in NE

Top 9% in state

Mullen High School

High School · Mullen Public Schools · Mullen, NE

A high school in Mullen, NE where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

404 N BLAINE PO BOX 127, Mullen, NE 69152

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
District spending per student$24,497
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Mullen High School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mullen High School 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#2 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 High School is listed in MULLEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mullen High School

Mullen High School is a public high school in Mullen, NE, part of Mullen Public Schools, serving approximately 53 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Mullen High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Mullen High School is one of two schools operated by the Mullen School District, also known as Mullen Public Schools 1. The district is headquartered in Mullen, Nebraska 1. Alongside Mullen Elementary School, Mullen High School is described as a well-established institution within the district 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mullen High School

What grades does Mullen High School serve?

Mullen High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mullen High School?

Mullen High School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mullen High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mullen High School rank in NE?

Mullen High School ranks #91 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Mullen High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mullen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullen High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mullen High School a charter school?

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

Is Mullen High School a Title I school?

No, Mullen High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mullen High School?

47.2% of students at Mullen High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hooker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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