Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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Mulberry Creek Elementary School ranks 228 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mulberry Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cataula, Georgia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 544 students. The school is part of the Harris County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mulberry Creek Elementary consistently performs above the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Georgia Milestones Assessment. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd and 4th-grade students scored 50.9% and 46.4% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.4% and 37%, respectively. In Mathematics, Mulberry Creek's 3rd and 4th-grade students scored 62% and 68% proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 45.4% and 48.1%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.7 students per teacher, and has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $9,203 in 2016-2017 to $10,129 in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby schools, Mulberry Creek Elementary significantly outperforms the other Harris County elementary schools, as well as the Muscogee County schools, in both ELA and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, Mulberry Creek's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate of 50.9% is much higher than the Muscogee County average of 29.1% and the state average of 38.4%. Similarly, the school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 62% is significantly higher than the Muscogee County average of 27.6% and the state average of 45.4%. Additionally, Mulberry Creek has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.53% to 25.67% over the past three years, compared to the nearby Muscogee County schools, which have rates ranging from 47.04% to 96.49%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

8405 Ga Highway 315
Cataula, GA 31804

(706) 320-9397

District: Harris County

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,129

Students who attend Mulberry Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside School
	Harris County Carver Middle School
High:	Harris County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 547

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

African American:

10.2%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mulberry Creek Elementary School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Harris County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), African American (10.2%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harris County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mulberry Creek Elementary School is 15.4, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Harris County School District! (See more...)

Compare Mulberry Creek Elementary School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mulberry Creek Elementary School is $10,129. 2 elementary schools in the Harris County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mulberry Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harris County:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris County 19^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	78.80	183^rd	1101	83.4%
2007	76.00	242^nd	1125	78.5%
2008	77.79	198^th	1134	82.5%
2009	76.04	225^th	1133	80.1%
2010	76.74	253^rd	1183	78.6%
2011	74.64	317^th	1212	73.8%
2012	67.74	431^st	1201	64.1%
2013	76.76	266^th	1225	78.3%
2014	84.55	79^th	1231	93.6%
2015	85.10	160^th	1240	87.1%
2016	86.48	139^th	1233	88.7%
2017	73.02	282^nd	1205	76.6%
2018	61.34	414^th	1209	65.8%
2019	66.55	371^st	1234	69.9%
2021	59.27	452^nd	1214	62.8%
2022	63.87	412^th	1244	66.9%
2023	64.96	397^th	1242	68.0%
2024	80.15	228^th	1248	81.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	378	101	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	480
2000	415	92	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	510
2001	458	78	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	542
2002	453	53	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2003	453	53	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2004	466	60	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2005	468	61	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	7	552
2006	493	61	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	12	581
2007	505	56	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	16	590
2008	497	51	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	12	577
2009	525	57	8	13	2	n/a	n/a	13	618
2010	462	47	5	24	2	0	9	0	549
2011	444	46	5	34	0	0	10	0	539
2012	455	51	5	34	0	0	13	0	558
2013	465	50	5	32	0	0	16	0	568
2014	432	39	5	38	0	1	13	0	528
2015	422	48	4	40	0	1	10	0	525
2016	389	51	3	31	0	1	8	0	483
2017	409	51	5	32	0	1	8	0	506
2018	406	49	5	32	0	1	12	0	505
2019	413	48	3	32	0	2	15	0	513
2020	422	49	4	34	0	1	21	0	531
2021	411	45	3	45	2	0	20	0	526
2022	418	47	3	45	2	0	28	0	543
2023	424	48	1	36	1	0	34	0	544
2024	413	56	1	41	0	0	36	0	547

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 Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	480	25.9	18.5	30.8
2000	510	29.4	17.3	26.9
2001	542	31.4	17.3	29.2
2002	510	32.9	15.5	26.5
2003	510	32.9	15.5	26.5
2004	532	33.9	15.7	25.8
2005	552	34.4	16.0	28.3
2006	581	36.7	15.8	27.1
2007	590	38.6	15.3	26.8
2008	577	38.5	15.0	28.8
2009	618	40.0	15.5	28.1
2010	549	34.5	15.9	28.4
2011	539	32.0	16.8	26.7
2012	558	32.5	17.1	27.2
2013	568	32.0	17.7	32.7
2014	528	32.8	16.0	34.8
2015	525	33.0	15.9	36.4
2016	483	32.0	15.0	34.8
2017	506	32.1	15.7	37.9
2018	505	31.8	15.8	36.4
2019	513	31.6	16.2	28.1
2020	531	32.6	16.2	28.4
2021	526	33.4	15.7	25.7
2022	543	35.8	15.1	n/a
2023	544	37.5	14.5	23.5
2024	547	35.4	15.4	36

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 Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	480	25.9	18.5	30.8
2000	510	29.4	17.3	26.9
2001	542	31.4	17.3	29.2
2002	510	32.9	15.5	26.5
2003	510	32.9	15.5	26.5
2004	532	33.9	15.7	25.8
2005	552	34.4	16.0	28.3
2006	581	36.7	15.8	27.1
2007	590	38.6	15.3	26.8
2008	577	38.5	15.0	28.8
2009	618	40.0	15.5	28.1
2010	549	34.5	15.9	28.4
2011	539	32.0	16.8	26.7
2012	558	32.5	17.1	27.2
2013	568	32.0	17.7	32.7
2014	528	32.8	16.0	34.8
2015	525	33.0	15.9	36.4
2016	483	32.0	15.0	34.8
2017	506	32.1	15.7	37.9
2018	505	31.8	15.8	36.4
2019	513	31.6	16.2	28.1
2020	531	32.6	16.2	28.4
2021	526	33.4	15.7	25.7
2022	543	35.8	15.1	n/a
2023	544	37.5	14.5	23.5
2024	547	35.4	15.4	36

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 Mulberry Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$212 (2.3%)	$8,990 (97.7%)	$9,203
2018	$218 (2.3%)	$9,413 (97.7%)	$9,631
2019	$153 (1.5%)	$9,976 (98.5%)	$10,129

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mulberry Creek Elementary 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

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 371^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 397^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mulberry Creek Elementary School)	63.8	39.2	24.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)	59.7	46.9	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mulberry Creek Elementary School)	57.4	42.3	15.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris County)	59.4	47.7	11.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mulberry Creek Elementary School)	44.2	43.5	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)	45.1	43	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mulberry Creek Elementary School)	47.7	64.5	16.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harris County)	53.6	60.2	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	513	544	6%
African American	48	48
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	32	36	12.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	413	424	2.7%
Two or More Races	15	34	126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	23.5%	4.5%

Schools Near Mulberry Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mulberry Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8405 Ga Highway 315	Cataula	31804	Harris County	Harris County	No	No	No	No	(706) 320-9397	547	35	15.4	36.0%	413 (75.5%)	56 (10.2%)	41 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.6%)	80.2	228^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.7%		65	397^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.0%	169	50.9	46.4		62.0	68.0			$10,129	$153	$9,977
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15750 Ga Highway 315	Ellerslie	31807	Harris County	Harris County	No	No	No	No	(706) 568-6578	622	41	15.2	40.2%	440 (70.7%)	79 (12.7%)	58 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (6.9%)	85.8	175^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.0%		67.9	359^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.1%	184	58.5	50.5		65.3	69.5			$8,829	$97	$8,732
New Mountain Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	33 Mountain Hill Rd	Fortson	31808	Muscogee County	Harris County	No	No	No	No	(706) 323-1144	522	34	15.3	40.8%	395 (75.7%)	46 (8.8%)	49 (9.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.4%)	89.7	140^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.8%		80	226^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.8%	86	67.0	51.8		67.0	75.9			$10,182	$97	$10,085
Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	13185 US Highway 27 N	Hamilton	31811	Harris County	Harris County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 628-4997	570	44	13.0	60.2%	356 (62.5%)	135 (23.7%)	36 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.8%)	55.3	501^st of 1248 public elementary schools	59.9%		65	396^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.1%	105	39.3	40.2		41.1	50.0			$12,543	$1,005	$11,539
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	461	29	16.1	57.7%	200 (43.4%)	150 (32.5%)	46 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.8%)	45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%		47.6	582^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	38	29.3	30.3	53.4	34.5	39.4	35.2	38.6	$8,740	$225	$8,515
Midland Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7373 Psalmond Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3664	605	36	16.8	47.1%	120 (19.8%)	281 (46.4%)	91 (15.0%)	46 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (10.7%)	51.4	553^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.7%		27.4	878^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.3%	325	41.1	40.2	45.7	43.2	58.6	28.4	27.2	$8,558	$349	$8,209
Mathews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7533 Lynch Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3656	710	42	17.1	28.6%	295 (41.5%)	208 (29.3%)	115 (16.2%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.6%)	80.7	224^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%		76.8	266^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.6%	42	47.9	54.7	67.0	47.9	71.6	60.7	61.6	$8,323	$419	$7,903
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911

Frequently Asked Questions about Mulberry Creek Elementary School

What district is Mulberry Creek Elementary School in?

Harris County

How many students attend Mulberry Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 547 students attended Mulberry Creek Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mulberry Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mulberry Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside School
Middle : Harris County Carver Middle School
High : Harris County High School

Is Mulberry Creek Elementary School a good school?

Mulberry Creek Elementary School ranks 228^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mulberry Creek Elementary School?

Students at Mulberry Creek Elementary School are 76% White, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

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