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Mullen High School

Summary:

Mullen High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Mullen, Nebraska. With just 52 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year, it is significantly smaller than the state average. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 98% of students identifying as white.

Mullen High School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, 46.67% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, significantly higher than the state average of 26.23%. Similarly, 40% were proficient or better in ACT Science, compared to the state average of 25.25%. This suggests the school is doing an excellent job in these subject areas. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 27th out of 217 Nebraska high schools in 2018-2019 to 174th out of 242 in 2014-2015, indicating variable performance.

Mullen High School also has a relatively high per-student spending of $35,786 in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. This may indicate a focus on providing a well-resourced educational experience for the small student population. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of just 6.7 students per teacher, much lower than the state average, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's lack of diversity, with over 98% of students identifying as white, and its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50%), may indicate potential equity challenges that the school will need to address.


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Public 9-12

 404 N Blaine
       Mullen, NE  69152-0127

(308) 546-2223

District: Mullen Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,786 Help


Feeder schools for Mullen High School:

Elementary:    Mullen Elementary School
Middle:    Mullen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  52

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.1%
Hispanic:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mullen High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mullen High School ranks better than 77.7% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mullen High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mullen High School is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Mullen High School employs 7.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mullen High School is $35,786.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mullen High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mullen High School 48th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Mullen High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Mullen High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.32 66th 226 70.8%
2007 57.88 110th 227 51.5%
2008 56.66 125th 245 49.0%
2009 71.11 29th 243 88.1%
2010 60.79 90th 254 64.6%
2011 63.86 77th 246 68.7%
2012 43.00 166th 255 34.9%
2013 42.30 164th 248 33.9%
2014 38.84 174th 252 31.0%
2015 37.39 188th 256 26.6%
2016 56.60 110th 255 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mullen High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Mullen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.61 136th 249 45.4%
2007 74.64 33rd 247 86.6%
2008 77.48 20th 252 92.1%
2009 75.93 41st 251 83.7%
2010 82.19 15th 249 94.0%
2011 57.59 109th 252 56.7%
2012 63.21 89th 245 63.7%
2014 47.94 136th 247 44.9%
2015 38.87 174th 242 28.1%
2016 80.69 29th 246 88.2%
2017 75.49 46th 219 79.0%
2018 63.94 77th 219 64.8%
2019 83.62 27th 217 87.6%
2021 44.57 116th 209 44.5%
2023 74.57 48th 215 77.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Mullen High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 90th 205 56.1%
2019 78.09 35th 207 83.1%
2021 40.84 118th 200 41.0%
2023 66.65 62nd 206 69.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mullen High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 95
1989 102 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1990 104 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1991 103 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1992 114 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1993 118 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1994 123 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 127 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1996 127 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1997 118 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 106 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 109
1999 104 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2001 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2003 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2004 88 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2006 96 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2007 94 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 95 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2010 90 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 93 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 96
2012 88 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 93
2013 85 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 88
2014 88 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 92
2015 97 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 100
2016 91 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 92
2017 93 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 94
2018 77 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 78
2019 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
2020 53 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 54
2021 52 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 53
2022 59 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 61
2023 51 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mullen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 95 12.0 7.9 21.1
1989 104 12.3 8.4 21.2
1990 108 13.0 8.3 24.1
1991 104 13.2 7.8 20.2
1992 118 14.0 8.4 28
1993 120 13.4 9.0 25
1994 129 13.1 9.8 27.1
1995 128 12.6 10.2 22.7
1996 128 12.6 10.2 22.7
1997 122 11.7 10.4 21.3
1998 109 11.7 9.3 21.1
1999 106 11.7 9.1 31.1
2000 101 11.7 8.6 29.7
2001 99 11.7 8.5 35.4
2002 91 11.3 8.1 35.2
2003 91 11.3 8.1 35.2
2004 89 10.8 8.2 41.6
2005 94 10.8 8.7 43.6
2006 96 11.6 8.3 42.7
2007 96 10.1 9.5 38.5
2008 101 10.3 9.8 36.6
2009 86 10.9 7.9 36
2010 91 10.8 8.3 37.4
2011 96 11.1 8.6 46.9
2012 93 10.9 8.5 41.9
2013 88 10.4 8.3 37.5
2014 92 10.8 8.4 34.8
2015 100 11.0 9.0 38
2016 92 12.0 7.6 38
2017 94 10.7 8.7 42.6
2018 78 10.6 7.3 41
2019 80 11.2 7.1 38.8
2020 54 7.9 6.8 42.6
2021 53 7.9 6.6 52.8
2022 61 7.5 8.0 39.3
2023 52 7.6 6.7 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mullen High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 95 12.0 7.9 21.1
1989 104 12.3 8.4 21.2
1990 108 13.0 8.3 24.1
1991 104 13.2 7.8 20.2
1992 118 14.0 8.4 28
1993 120 13.4 9.0 25
1994 129 13.1 9.8 27.1
1995 128 12.6 10.2 22.7
1996 128 12.6 10.2 22.7
1997 122 11.7 10.4 21.3
1998 109 11.7 9.3 21.1
1999 106 11.7 9.1 31.1
2000 101 11.7 8.6 29.7
2001 99 11.7 8.5 35.4
2002 91 11.3 8.1 35.2
2003 91 11.3 8.1 35.2
2004 89 10.8 8.2 41.6
2005 94 10.8 8.7 43.6
2006 96 11.6 8.3 42.7
2007 96 10.1 9.5 38.5
2008 101 10.3 9.8 36.6
2009 86 10.9 7.9 36
2010 91 10.8 8.3 37.4
2011 96 11.1 8.6 46.9
2012 93 10.9 8.5 41.9
2013 88 10.4 8.3 37.5
2014 92 10.8 8.4 34.8
2015 100 11.0 9.0 38
2016 92 12.0 7.6 38
2017 94 10.7 8.7 42.6
2018 78 10.6 7.3 41
2019 80 11.2 7.1 38.8
2020 54 7.9 6.8 42.6
2021 53 7.9 6.6 52.8
2022 61 7.5 8.0 39.3
2023 52 7.6 6.7 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mullen High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $545 (2.1%) $22,178 (83.9%) $26,419
2020 $490 (1.7%) $24,437 (85.8%) $28,494
2021 $773 (2.5%) $26,290 (85.5%) $30,731
2022 $1,011 (3.3%) $25,791 (84.3%) $30,578
2023 $804 (2.2%) $29,712 (83.0%) $35,786

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mullen High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 217 High schoolsRanks 48th of 215 High schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mullen High School)64.340
 24.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Mullen Public Schools)64.340
 24.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Science (Mullen High School)35.740
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Mullen Public Schools)35.740
 4.3%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8052
 35%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White8051
 36.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%50%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mullen High School

Mullen High School ranks 48th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Mullen High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mullen Elementary School
Middle : Mullen Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Mullen High School.

Students at Mullen High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.


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