Mulcahy Middle

Summary:

Mulcahy Middle is a public middle school located in Tulare, California, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 632. The school is part of the Tulare City School District, which is ranked 1258 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mulcahy Middle consistently performs below the Tulare City and California state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20-29.74% in ELA and 5.85-13.74% in Math, compared to Tulare City's 29.3-32.95% in ELA and 14.62-19.44% in Math, and the state's 45.82-47.37% in ELA and 31.57-35.54% in Math. Additionally, Mulcahy Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2017-2018 to 20.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of around 60%.

Mulcahy Middle's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby middle schools within the Tulare City School District, such as Alpine Vista Middle, Live Oak Middle, and Cherry Avenue Middle. These schools generally perform better on state assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Mulcahy Middle has maintained a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, indicating persistent challenges in improving student outcomes, which may be influenced by the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the increasing chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1001 West Sonora Ave.
       Tulare, CA  93274-5041


(559) 685-7250

District: Tulare City

SchoolDigger Rank:
2426th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,104 Help


Feeder schools for Mulcahy Middle:

Elementary:    Roosevelt Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  725

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.6%
White:
3.6%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.4% Help


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Compare Details Mulcahy Middle ranks worse than 87.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Tulare City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.11. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mulcahy Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Tulare City School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.6%), White (3.6%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mulcahy Middle is 21.5. 2 middle schools in the Tulare City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mulcahy Middle is $11,104. 2 middle schools in the Tulare City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mulcahy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mulcahy Middle 2426th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mulcahy Middle in the ranking list.)

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Tulare City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulare City 1258th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mulcahy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.18 1490th 1769 15.8%
2005 23.43 1365th 1777 23.2%
2006 19.55 1498th 1804 17.0%
2007 15.09 1773rd 1999 11.3%
2008 16.92 1750th 2005 12.7%
2009 22.81 1667th 2063 19.2%
2010 30.46 1556th 2179 28.6%
2011 32.14 1580th 2236 29.3%
2012 36.67 1460th 2259 35.4%
2013 40.82 1399th 2379 41.2%
2015 23.02 1898th 2477 23.4%
2016 22.24 1942nd 2497 22.2%
2017 16.27 2173rd 2508 13.4%
2018 16.92 2118th 2480 14.6%
2019 14.72 2393rd 2715 11.9%
2021 14.72 820th 894 8.3%
2022 16.75 2364th 2740 13.7%
2023 19.40 2302nd 2802 17.8%
2024 16.11 2426th 2777 12.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.29 803rd 1364 41.1%
2019 32.85 976th 1442 32.3%
2021 32.88 280th 363 22.9%
2022 30.13 1247th 1540 19.0%
2023 31.59 1145th 1529 25.1%
2024 30.91 1182nd 1477 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.36 1379th 1538 10.3%
2024 17.26 1521st 1550 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.38 1827th 2230 18.1%
2019 20.00 2021st 2369 14.7%
2021 21.69 626th 721 13.2%
2022 23.07 1986th 2458 19.2%
2023 25.80 1941st 2549 23.9%
2024 19.77 2192nd 2575 14.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.96 342nd 394 13.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.29 1961st 2262 13.3%
2019 15.81 2081st 2380 12.6%
2021 12.83 702nd 738 4.9%
2022 15.04 2264th 2509 9.8%
2023 16.90 2233rd 2547 12.3%
2024 14.57 2305th 2546 9.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 1062nd 1369 22.4%
2019 18.35 1447th 1491 3.0%
2021 26.09 304th 354 14.1%
2022 27.44 1158th 1531 24.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.30 178th 193 7.8%
2023 10.75 186th 197 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.28 1962nd 2273 13.7%
2019 13.40 2210th 2407 8.2%
2021 18.15 669th 763 12.3%
2022 19.15 2095th 2527 17.1%
2023 22.42 1979th 2558 22.6%
2024 17.26 2191st 2547 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mulcahy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.45 1695th 2072 18.2%
2019 19.21 1907th 2213 13.8%
2022 23.75 1870th 2359 20.7%
2023 25.98 1802nd 2391 24.6%
2024 20.97 1983rd 2383 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: California 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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by a citizen
Saturday, July 11, 2020

Open Quote This school sucked. I attended it after moving to Tulare and they were absolutely behind in every subject. I went from Algebra2 (which I had an A in) to Pre-Algebra. The staff was ridiculous too. They obviously hated us. There were like 2 good teachers I had. I specifically remember some teachers always picking on specific Black kids too, or some that dressed like “gangbangers” without addressing the fact that it’s a style those kids grow up seeing, it didn’t have real meaning until the teachers gave it meaning. They label their students and are surprised they act out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mulcahy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 221 67 21 324 8 n/a n/a 0 641
1989 267 86 25 339 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1990 280 84 26 391 2 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 243 55 34 382 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1992 213 57 47 422 3 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 192 58 55 421 4 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 181 61 58 417 5 n/a n/a 0 722
1995 155 62 58 444 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 155 62 58 444 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 161 66 56 436 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 160 57 39 481 1 n/a n/a 0 738
1999 130 54 27 492 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2000 141 58 23 538 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2001 142 73 24 548 3 n/a n/a 0 790
2002 116 73 30 593 6 n/a n/a 0 818
2003 116 73 30 593 6 n/a n/a 0 818
2004 89 53 4 405 0 n/a n/a 17 568
2005 81 54 1 419 2 n/a n/a 13 570
2006 62 48 1 449 4 n/a n/a 7 571
2007 58 42 2 464 3 n/a n/a 8 577
2008 40 36 17 569 4 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 39 39 13 543 2 0 0 0 636
2010 42 35 19 535 2 1 0 0 634
2011 43 38 17 524 0 1 0 0 623
2012 41 33 12 516 0 1 1 0 604
2013 37 28 11 568 0 0 3 0 647
2014 39 33 13 593 0 0 1 0 679
2015 39 23 11 590 0 0 6 0 669
2016 33 21 11 624 1 1 3 0 694
2017 24 22 8 607 3 1 4 0 669
2018 26 16 7 618 1 2 1 0 671
2019 30 16 7 608 0 2 4 0 667
2020 20 19 8 593 2 1 5 0 648
2021 29 22 13 562 4 2 5 0 637
2022 31 14 7 571 1 1 5 0 630
2023 24 19 6 575 2 1 5 0 632
2024 26 17 9 664 1 1 6 1 725

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 Mulcahy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 30.7 20.8 n/a
1989 718 33.5 21.4 n/a
1990 783 33.9 23.0 n/a
1991 717 31.8 22.5 n/a
1992 742 32.3 22.9 79.5
1993 730 32.7 22.3 75.6
1994 722 32.4 22.3 78.9
1995 719 32.8 21.9 85.4
1996 719 32.8 21.9 85.4
1997 720 35.7 20.2 88.9
1998 738 35.8 20.6 88.5
1999 703 35.3 19.9 89.9
2000 760 36.0 21.1 87
2001 790 37.0 21.4 84.2
2002 818 35.2 23.2 85.5
2003 818 35.2 23.2 85.5
2004 568 25.0 22.7 97.5
2005 570 25.0 22.8 95.3
2006 571 25.0 22.8 100
2007 577 26.0 22.2 92.1
2008 666 33.0 20.2 94.7
2009 636 30.0 18.7 93.9
2010 634 29.0 21.8 93.8
2011 623 n/a n/a 96
2012 604 28.5 21.1 89.2
2013 647 28.5 22.7 93.7
2014 679 27.0 25.1 96.9
2015 669 29.0 23.0 94.8
2016 694 31.0 22.3 96.1
2017 669 31.2 21.4 96.4
2018 671 30.2 22.1 95.8
2019 667 30.0 22.2 96.1
2020 648 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 637 33.6 18.9 95
2022 630 33.7 18.6 85.7
2023 632 33.0 19.1 94.1
2024 725 33.6 21.5 91.4

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 Mulcahy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 641 30.7 20.8 n/a
1989 718 33.5 21.4 n/a
1990 783 33.9 23.0 n/a
1991 717 31.8 22.5 n/a
1992 742 32.3 22.9 79.5
1993 730 32.7 22.3 75.6
1994 722 32.4 22.3 78.9
1995 719 32.8 21.9 85.4
1996 719 32.8 21.9 85.4
1997 720 35.7 20.2 88.9
1998 738 35.8 20.6 88.5
1999 703 35.3 19.9 89.9
2000 760 36.0 21.1 87
2001 790 37.0 21.4 84.2
2002 818 35.2 23.2 85.5
2003 818 35.2 23.2 85.5
2004 568 25.0 22.7 97.5
2005 570 25.0 22.8 95.3
2006 571 25.0 22.8 100
2007 577 26.0 22.2 92.1
2008 666 33.0 20.2 94.7
2009 636 30.0 18.7 93.9
2010 634 29.0 21.8 93.8
2011 623 n/a n/a 96
2012 604 28.5 21.1 89.2
2013 647 28.5 22.7 93.7
2014 679 27.0 25.1 96.9
2015 669 29.0 23.0 94.8
2016 694 31.0 22.3 96.1
2017 669 31.2 21.4 96.4
2018 671 30.2 22.1 95.8
2019 667 30.0 22.2 96.1
2020 648 n/a n/a 95.8
2021 637 33.6 18.9 95
2022 630 33.7 18.6 85.7
2023 632 33.0 19.1 94.1
2024 725 33.6 21.5 91.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mulcahy Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mulcahy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2393rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2302nd of 2802 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mulcahy Middle)23.128
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)37.229.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mulcahy Middle)8.615.2
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)19.714.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Mulcahy Middle)5.613
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Tulare City)18.615.1
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mulcahy Middle)22.520.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)35.729
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mulcahy Middle)11.116.4
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)20.219
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mulcahy Middle)34.829.5
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)38.432.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mulcahy Middle)8.78.4
 0.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)17.517.4
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mulcahy Middle)28.730.7
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulare City)35.332.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mulcahy Middle)8.79.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tulare City)16.614.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mulcahy Middle)11.512.5
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Tulare City)18.916.3
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667632
 5.2%
African American1619
 18.8%
American Indian02
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic608575
 5.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3024
 20%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.1%94.1%
 2%


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Students at Mulcahy Middle are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 725 students attended Mulcahy Middle.

Mulcahy Middle ranks in the bottom 12.6% of California middle schools.


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