B
Good
70/100

Blackburn Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 45 Blackburn Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in Georgia
Growth
C
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
775
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+13 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%53%reading -2 pts, math -10 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%65%reading +10 pts, math +23 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +9 pts, math +5 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 45 Blackburn Rd
City Dawsonville
ZIP Code 30534
District 1303420
NCES School ID 130342002581
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30534

Understanding the community around Blackburn Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,601
Per Capita Income $39,184
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,700
Median Rent $1,364
Owner-Occupied 80.9%
Renter-Occupied 19.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blackburn Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 84.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 775
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Blackburn Elementary School?
Blackburn Elementary School has 775 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Blackburn Elementary School serve?
Blackburn Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blackburn Elementary School receive per student?
Blackburn Elementary School receives $18,530 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blackburn Elementary School in 30534 ▼
Avg Home Value
$441,540
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,155
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
19.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026