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#68 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 3% in state

Birmingham Falls Elementary School

Elementary School · Fulton County · Milton, GA

A Fulton County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14865 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004

  • Math 86% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 84% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+43.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+42.1 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Students at Birmingham Falls Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency86%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
86%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Birmingham Falls Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average548/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$147,996

Median home value

$583,700

Median rent

$1,839/mo

College educated

72.1%

Homeownership

75.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–52.1 mi689Compare →
Mill Springs AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–122.6 mi271Compare →
Crabapple Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–53.6 mi624Compare →
Mountain Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–53.8 mi372Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#17 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Birmingham Falls Elementary School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Birmingham Falls Elementary School

Birmingham Falls Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milton, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 746 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Birmingham Falls Elementary School

What grades does Birmingham Falls Elementary School serve?

Birmingham Falls Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Birmingham Falls Elementary School?

Birmingham Falls Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Falls Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Falls Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Birmingham Falls Elementary School rank in GA?

Birmingham Falls Elementary School ranks #68 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Birmingham Falls Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Birmingham Falls Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Birmingham Falls Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Birmingham Falls Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Birmingham Falls Elementary School a charter school?

No, Birmingham Falls Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Birmingham Falls Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Birmingham Falls Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birmingham Falls Elementary School?

3.4% of students at Birmingham Falls Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
746
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%
Area population (ZIP 30004)
67,850
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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