Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mull Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mull Elementary serves the southeast part of Morganton, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 50.4 square miles. Families living within this zone typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mull Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mull Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mull Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mull Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
3%
24%
White
70%
42%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mull Elementary School's ranking?
Mull Elementary School is ranked #827 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mull Elementary School often compared to?
Mull Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, Drexel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mull Elementary School?
291 students attend Mull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mull Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mull Elementary School?
Mull Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mull Elementary School offer ?
Mull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mull Elementary School part of?
Mull Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools.
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