Black's Mill Elementary School

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Black's Mill Elementary School ranks 526 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Black's Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dawsonville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 433 students. The school is part of the Dawson County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Black's Mill Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance on standardized tests is generally lower than the Dawson County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 37.2%, compared to 41% for Dawson County and 38.4% for the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.67% to 39.95% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Black's Mill Elementary School to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Robinson Elementary, Kilough Elementary, and Riverview Elementary, it generally performs worse on test scores, particularly in mathematics and science. The performance gap is even more pronounced when comparing Black's Mill Elementary School to schools in the neighboring Forsyth County School District, where schools generally outperform Black's Mill Elementary School and the Dawson County district on test scores.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534

(706) 216-3300

District: Dawson County

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,401

Students who attend Black's Mill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dawson County Middle School
High:	Dawson County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 485

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Asian:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black's Mill Elementary School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Dawson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (15.3%), Asian (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Dawson County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Black's Mill Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Dawson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Black's Mill Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Black's Mill Elementary School is $13,401, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Dawson County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Black's Mill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dawson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson County 50^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black's Mill Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	65.15	431^st	1101	60.9%
2007	70.06	347^th	1125	69.2%
2008	60.02	502^nd	1134	55.7%
2009	72.24	299^th	1133	73.6%
2010	72.23	320^th	1183	73.0%
2011	69.05	414^th	1212	65.8%
2012	63.21	516^th	1201	57.0%
2013	63.39	514^th	1225	58.0%
2014	71.79	369^th	1231	70.0%
2015	61.47	404^th	1240	67.4%
2016	69.70	320^th	1233	74.0%
2017	59.55	434^th	1205	64.0%
2018	67.34	353^rd	1209	70.8%
2019	66.13	376^th	1234	69.5%
2021	68.66	338^th	1214	72.2%
2022	48.86	581^st	1244	53.3%
2023	54.48	513^th	1242	58.7%
2024	53.27	526^th	1248	57.9%

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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 Black's Mill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	584	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2000	623	0	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
2001	650	0	5	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
2002	399	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2003	399	0	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
2004	425	0	1	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2005	419	0	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	6	444
2006	434	2	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	7	463
2007	432	2	2	30	0	n/a	n/a	17	483
2008	395	1	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	19	442
2009	403	2	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	17	461
2010	403	3	2	45	0	0	7	0	460
2011	293	2	2	33	0	0	1	0	331
2012	284	0	1	27	2	0	5	0	319
2013	285	0	1	25	0	0	8	0	319
2014	272	1	1	38	0	0	9	0	321
2015	270	1	0	45	0	0	11	0	327
2016	259	0	0	48	1	0	12	0	320
2017	240	0	0	40	3	0	7	0	290
2018	248	0	0	44	2	0	7	0	301
2019	243	4	1	41	3	0	7	0	299
2020	278	9	2	39	1	0	11	0	340
2021	297	8	5	48	0	0	10	0	368
2022	304	13	4	54	0	0	10	0	385
2023	318	14	22	69	0	0	10	0	433
2024	318	22	47	74	0	0	24	0	485

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 Black's Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	589	36.0	16.4	30.4
2000	643	42.3	15.2	29.5
2001	671	44.0	15.3	20.9
2002	410	35.0	11.7	25.4
2003	410	35.0	11.7	25.4
2004	441	36.1	12.2	27.9
2005	444	36.5	12.2	29.9
2006	463	36.5	12.7	31.1
2007	483	38.0	12.7	33.7
2008	442	40.0	11.1	37.4
2009	461	44.0	10.5	38.1
2010	460	41.5	11.0	42
2011	331	30.0	11.0	44.4
2012	319	33.2	9.6	50.5
2013	319	27.4	11.6	56.7
2014	321	25.7	12.4	52.6
2015	327	26.0	12.5	50.2
2016	320	26.0	12.3	50.6
2017	290	26.0	11.1	52.4
2018	301	22.0	13.6	47.2
2019	299	24.0	12.4	49.2
2020	340	25.3	13.4	49.4
2021	368	27.1	13.5	39.7
2022	385	27.4	14.0	n/a
2023	433	32.5	13.3	40
2024	485	34.0	14.2	54.4

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 Black's Mill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	589	36.0	16.4	30.4
2000	643	42.3	15.2	29.5
2001	671	44.0	15.3	20.9
2002	410	35.0	11.7	25.4
2003	410	35.0	11.7	25.4
2004	441	36.1	12.2	27.9
2005	444	36.5	12.2	29.9
2006	463	36.5	12.7	31.1
2007	483	38.0	12.7	33.7
2008	442	40.0	11.1	37.4
2009	461	44.0	10.5	38.1
2010	460	41.5	11.0	42
2011	331	30.0	11.0	44.4
2012	319	33.2	9.6	50.5
2013	319	27.4	11.6	56.7
2014	321	25.7	12.4	52.6
2015	327	26.0	12.5	50.2
2016	320	26.0	12.3	50.6
2017	290	26.0	11.1	52.4
2018	301	22.0	13.6	47.2
2019	299	24.0	12.4	49.2
2020	340	25.3	13.4	49.4
2021	368	27.1	13.5	39.7
2022	385	27.4	14.0	n/a
2023	433	32.5	13.3	40
2024	485	34.0	14.2	54.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Black's Mill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$350 (2.7%)	$12,761 (97.3%)	$13,112
2018	$401 (3.2%)	$12,059 (96.8%)	$12,460
2019	$577 (4.3%)	$12,824 (95.7%)	$13,401

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Black's Mill 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 376^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 513^th of 1242 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Black's Mill Elementary School)	35.8	30.9	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)	51.1	36.4	14.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Black's Mill Elementary School)	47.2	36.8	10.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)	60.9	51.6	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Black's Mill Elementary School)	45.2	35	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)	44.4	42.9	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Black's Mill Elementary School)	50	47.5	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)	61.7	58.4	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Black's Mill Elementary School)	57.1	46.6	10.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dawson County)	55.5	48.2	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Black's Mill Elementary School)	61.9	47.9	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dawson County)	60.9	41	19.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Black's Mill Elementary School)	64.3	37	27.3%
5th Grade Science (Dawson County)	57.1	42.4	14.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	299	433	44.8%
African American	4	14	250%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	22	2100%
Hispanic	41	69	68.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	318	30.9%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	40%	9.2%

Schools Near Black's Mill 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
Black's Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1860 Dawson Forest Rd E	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 216-3300	485	34	14.2	54.4%	318 (65.6%)	22 (4.5%)	74 (15.3%)	47 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	53.3	526^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.5	513^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.7%	13	37.2	30.8	46.1	45.2	50.0	46.1	39.3	$13,401	$577	$12,824
Silver City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6200 Dahlonega Hwy	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5020	1,135	76	15.0	28.0%	759 (66.9%)	65 (5.7%)	143 (12.6%)	117 (10.3%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.8%)	74.1	294^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.4%		77.6	255^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	44.6	42.5	56.7	49.2	71.5	59.6	54.0	$9,005	$136	$8,869
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 Dawson Forest Rd E	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 265-3246	476	35	13.4	64.5%	359 (75.4%)	16 (3.4%)	67 (14.1%)	19 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	63.6	419^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.4%		77.2	263^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	78.8%	156	49.2	40.6	46.9	57.6	59.4	43.2	40.0	$15,282	$986	$14,296
Kilough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1063 Kilough Church Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 216-8595	450	31	14.5	54.7%	348 (77.3%)	10 (2.2%)	66 (14.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	63.7	415^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.7%		71.5	321^st of 1242 public elementary schools	74.2%	94	33.3	43.4	62.3	39.7	53.3	43.5	56.5	$12,801	$496	$12,304
Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Perimeter Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 265-6544	646	40	16.1	58.2%	564 (87.3%)	4 (0.6%)	54 (8.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	71.9	319^th of 1248 public elementary schools	74.4%		58.7	457^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.2%	138	43.9	41.1	67.0	45.8	60.0	56.7	53.6	$10,459	$556	$9,902
Coal Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3455 Coal Mountain Dr	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-7705	760	56	13.5	32.6%	454 (59.7%)	67 (8.8%)	120 (15.8%)	73 (9.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.4%)	63.9	408^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.3%		63.8	411^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.9%	3	37.1	47.4	45.5	48.4	65.5	56.1	38.6	$10,439	$316	$10,123
Chestatee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6945 Keith Bridge Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 887-2341	1,216	80	15.2	45.9%	919 (75.6%)	21 (1.7%)	216 (17.8%)	9 (0.7%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.3%)	54.4	512^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.0%		63.1	418^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.3%	94	40.1	33.3	46.3	54.1	49.2	43.5	31.9	$8,857	$146	$8,711
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Blackburn Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-8180	775	56	13.8	62.6%	651 (84.0%)	8 (1.0%)	82 (10.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.7%)	68.8	360^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%		61.5	436^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.9%	76	45.8	43.5	66.7	48.3	56.9	41.2	50.0	$9,227	$705	$8,523
Chattahoochee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Holtzclaw Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 781-2240	800	67	11.9	53.1%	471 (58.9%)	18 (2.3%)	261 (32.6%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.0%)	64.7	402^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	67.8%		71.1	326^th of 1242 public elementary schools	73.8%	76	56.1	31.8	55.9	56.1	47.3	46.9	42.3	$10,238	$146	$10,093
Matt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7455 Wallace Tatum Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 455-4500	1,130	80	14.2	21.1%	694 (61.4%)	29 (2.6%)	126 (11.2%)	226 (20.0%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (4.3%)	86.9	165^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.8%		82.3	203^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	83.7%	38	56.1	61.3	62.2	68.3	73.7	58.4	59.8	$9,282	$195	$9,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Black's Mill Elementary School

What district is Black's Mill Elementary School in?

Dawson County

What schools do graduates of Black's Mill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Black's Mill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dawson County Middle School
High : Dawson County High School

How many students attend Black's Mill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Black's Mill Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Black's Mill Elementary School?

Students at Black's Mill Elementary School are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Black's Mill Elementary School a good school?

Black's Mill Elementary School ranks 526^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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