Mullen Elementary School (Closed 2023)

130 Syracuse St
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
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 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
10%

Showing 2002–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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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