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Heard Elementary School vs. Mulkey Elementary School

Should you attend Heard Elementary School or Mulkey Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Heard Elementary School
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Mulkey Elementary School
800 W Meadow Ave
Geneva, AL 36340
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Mulkey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Heard Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6, ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #1 in 2010 and #2013.
Math proficiency at the school was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased slightly to 361 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch, up from 55% in 2022, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 67%, contributing to the school's status among the top 20% most diverse schools in Alabama; the student body included 185 Black, 119 White, 25 Hispanic, and 11 Asian/Pacific Islander students.
Mulkey Elementary School ranked #151 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #180 in 2022 and #203 in 2021, placing it in the top 20% of New Jersey high schools for overall performance.
Math proficiency at Mulkey was 57% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing an upward trend since 2021; reading proficiency was 63%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 55% and 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, reflecting consistent academic strengths in STEM areas among this Union County NJ high school.
Enrollment slightly declined from 640 students in 2017 to 565 currently, with minority enrollment at 21% and 67% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a moderate socioeconomic shift.
Serving grades PK–5, Mulkey Elementary had an enrollment of 565 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking among the lowest ratios in the district.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
361 students
565 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mulkey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mulkey Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mulkey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dothan City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mulkey Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Geneva City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#592 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#151 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mulkey Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
57%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mulkey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mulkey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dothan City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mulkey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mulkey Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
65
94
Grade 1 Students
66
92
Grade 2 Students
60
91
Grade 3 Students
50
85
Grade 4 Students
44
93
Grade 5 Students
39
92
Grade 6 Students
37
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
33%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dothan City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mulkey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mulkey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Geneva City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mulkey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Geneva City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dothan City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mulkey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Geneva City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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