Mulcahy Middle

mulcahy.tcsdk8.org/

745 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Mulcahy Middle School, located in Tulare, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Tulare City School District. The school focuses on fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the academic and social challenges of high school. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science, the institution aims to build a solid foundational knowledge base while encouraging student participation in various elective programs and extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and school spirit.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mulcahy Middle School is deeply committed to character development and student engagement. The school utilizes a variety of resources and community involvement initiatives to support the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that students feel safe and connected. With a dedication to both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the staff works collaboratively with families to cultivate a supportive educational community that encourages students to strive for success in their future endeavors.

745

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mulcahy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	679
Black	16
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
679 (91.1%)
White
34 (4.6%)
Black
16 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tulare City
Phone:	(559)685-7250
Website:	http://mulcahy.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	653
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 205