Summary:
Geneva City, Alabama, is home to one elementary school, Mulkey Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly regarded Geneva City district, ranked 18th out of 139 districts statewide.
For parents considering Mulkey Elementary School, the standout feature is its exceptional 5th grade performance. In 2025-2026, 5th graders achieved 86.52% proficiency in English and 71.91% in math—a remarkable 17 and 32.85 percentage points above state averages, respectively. This "5th grade surge" suggests strong upper-grade instruction or a particularly gifted cohort. However, 4th grade shows relative weakness: science proficiency (41.57%) falls below the state average (50.23%), and 4th grade math and English scores dropped significantly year-over-year (by 10.31 and 11.76 points, respectively). Despite these dips, the school outperforms state averages in nearly all other subjects and grade levels. The school maintains a 4-star rating, though its state ranking has slipped from the 84th to 72nd percentile over three years—likely reflecting statewide improvements rather than declining performance here.
Beyond test scores, Mulkey Elementary School excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.0%—less than half the state's 12.0%—even though 51.25% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14.4:1, and per-student spending is $8,986. The school's strong district support and cost-efficient resource allocation make it a solid choice for families. The primary areas to watch are 4th grade performance and science education, but overall, this is an above-average school with excellent 5th grade outcomes and a positive school culture around attendance.
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