Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mullen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mullen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
80%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mullen Elementary School's ranking?
Mullen Elementary School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mullen Elementary School?
303 students attend Mullen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mullen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mullen Elementary School?
Mullen Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mullen Elementary School offer ?
Mullen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mullen Elementary School part of?
Mullen Elementary School is part of Tonawanda City School District.
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