The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in English language arts. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mulkey Elementary School
Mulkey Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Geneva, a small county-seat town in southeast Alabama where the Pea and Choctawhatchee Rivers meet. It is a regular public school within the Geneva City school district, housed in a compact, integrated town layout where schools and civic buildings sit close to one another rather than on separated campuses. The school’s enrollment reflects the demographic makeup of the surrounding community, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Race and ethnicity data show the student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data provided.
On the 2024-25 state assessments, Mulkey’s results show a clear pattern. English language arts proficiency is a strength across tested grades, with a strong majority of students meeting the standard. Math proficiency runs at a moderate level, with a smaller but still solid majority proficient. Science is tested only in fourth grade, and the proficiency rate there is lower, a signal a parent may want to explore further with the school. When the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades is placed alongside the other districts in Geneva County, it lands in the top quartile of that two-district set. Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Multi-year trend data is available only for the most recent year, so performance direction over time cannot be assessed from this set.
The Geneva community provides the context for Mulkey. The town is low-density and car-dependent, with state highways converging near the downtown riverfront. Housing values sit below the national and state medians, making the area relatively affordable for buyers. Rents have been rising in line with national trends. Geneva has seen modest population change; the 2020 census count was stable, and no major new housing developments were identified. The town suffered an EF2 tornado in early 2026, which may affect local priorities in the near term. The district’s recent history shows no major parent-relevant changes such as bond issues, curriculum shifts, or boundary adjustments, based on publicly reported information.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the academic picture is one of solid foundational skills in reading and writing, with mathematics at a decent but lower level, and science an area where the school may be working to improve. The environment is that of a small, stable community where the school is woven into the town’s fabric. The student body is economically diverse, with a significant share of families eligible for income-based meal support. Missing data on special education and English learner populations, as well as on discipline and chronic absenteeism, leaves some questions unanswered that a family may wish to raise directly with the school. Mulkey is a straightforward neighborhood elementary school serving its town, with academic performance that compares favorably within its county.
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