Summary:
Mull Elementary is a public elementary school in Morganton, North Carolina, serving 258 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Burke County Schools district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with strong results across all grade levels and subject areas.
Mull Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its standardized test scores, where 75.8% of 3rd graders, 72.9% of 4th graders, and 67.3% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 63.6%, 57.4%, and 61.9% for the district, respectively. In Reading, Mull Elementary had 60.6% of 3rd graders, 64.6% of 4th graders, and 57.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 46.4%, 49.8%, and 49.4% for the district. The school also excels in Science, with 84.6% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 71.7% for the district. Mull Elementary's diverse student population, with 79.84% white, 10.47% Hispanic, 3.1% African American, and 1.94% Asian students, outperforms many nearby schools, such as Glen Alpine Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary.
Despite its strong academic performance, Mull Elementary faces the challenge of serving a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 69.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This presents an opportunity for the school to explore and implement targeted interventions and support programs to ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have the resources and opportunities to succeed. Mull Elementary's consistent improvement over time, moving from the 794th position out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to the 272nd position out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024, is a testament to the school's dedication to providing quality education to its diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Burke County Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,063
Students who attend Mull Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 258
Racial breakdown:
White:
79.8%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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African American:
3.1%
Asian:
1.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.4%
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