Summary:
Zip code 76864 is home to a single school, Mullin Main, a small, rural Alternative school serving grades PK through 12 within the Mullin Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of just 79 students and a high rate of economic disadvantage at 67.09%.
Mullin Main stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 5.1:1 and very high per-student spending of $25,849, which typically suggest a personalized learning environment. However, this investment does not consistently translate into above-average test scores, as the school often underperforms compared to state averages, particularly in elementary and middle school math and reading. For example, 4th-grade math proficiency was just 7.14% and 6th-grade reading was 0% for the 2025-2026 school year. A notable exception is in high school, where the school shows strong performance on End-of-Course exams, with 70% proficiency in Biology and 62.5% in U.S. History, competitive with state averages.
The data reveals a "small school" paradox: despite high spending and low class sizes, academic performance is inconsistent and volatile year-over-year, likely due to the small student population. The school's Alternative classification may be effectively re-engaging older students, as evidenced by a 0% dropout rate and strong high school scores, even while foundational skills in earlier grades remain weak. Mathematics is a persistent weakness across all grade levels, while Biology and U.S. History are clear strengths, suggesting that Mullin Main may be more successful in its upper grades, offering a tailored approach that helps high school students succeed on state assessments and graduate.
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