Mulkey Elementary School ranked #151 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #180 in 2022 and #203 in 2021, placing it in the top 20% of New Jersey high schools for overall performance.
Math proficiency at Mulkey was 57% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing an upward trend since 2021; reading proficiency was 63%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55% and 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, reflecting consistent academic strengths in STEM areas among this Union County NJ high school.
Enrollment slightly declined from 640 students in 2017 to 565 currently, with minority enrollment at 21% and 67% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a moderate socioeconomic shift.
Serving grades PK–5, Mulkey Elementary had an enrollment of 565 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking among the lowest ratios in the district.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mulkey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mulkey Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mulkey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mulkey Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulkey Elementary School's ranking?
Mulkey Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mulkey Elementary School often compared to?
Mulkey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Elementary School, Geneva County Elementary School, Samson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mulkey Elementary School?
565 students attend Mulkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mulkey Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mulkey Elementary School?
Mulkey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mulkey Elementary School offer ?
Mulkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mulkey Elementary School part of?
Mulkey Elementary School is part of Geneva City School District.
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