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#189 of 967 schools in NE

Top 19% in state

Mullen Middle School

Middle School · Mullen Public Schools · Mullen, NE

A middle school in Mullen, NE where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

404 N BLAINE PO BOX 127, Mullen, NE 69152

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$24,497
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Mullen Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 40% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mullen Middle 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

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

About Mullen Middle School

Mullen Middle School is a public middle school in Mullen, NE, part of Mullen Public Schools, serving approximately 32 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mullen Middle School

What grades does Mullen Middle School serve?

Mullen Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mullen Middle School?

Mullen Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mullen Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mullen Middle School rank in NE?

Mullen Middle School ranks #189 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Mullen Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mullen Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullen Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Mullen Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mullen Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

53.1% of students at Mullen Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hooker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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