Summary:
Zip code 30290 in Tyrone, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Robert J. Burch Elementary School, which enrolls 528 students in grades PK through 5 within the highly ranked Fayette County district.
Robert J. Burch Elementary School is a solidly above-average school, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 73rd to 79th percentile statewide over the past three years. It outperforms the Georgia state average in every subject and grade level with available data, but it trails its own district by roughly 10 to 20 percentage points in most categories. The most notable academic highlight is a dramatic 17.4-point jump in 4th grade math proficiency, from 48.9% to 66.3% year-over-year. However, 5th grade math is a concern, dropping from 50.0% to 46.7% and now sitting only 2.6 points above the state average. Science proficiency in 5th grade also lags the district by 17.4 points, though it remains above the state. In the most recent ELA results (2024-2025), proficiency was consistent across grades, ranging from 50.0% to 53.6%, well above state averages.
With a favorable 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $15,471, the school has strong resources. Yet, its chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0% is 27% higher than the district average of 11.0%, though still below the state rate of 17.7%. The school also serves a notable share of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (53.22%), which is high for a district of this caliber. For parents, this school offers a stable, above-average education with strong funding and class sizes, but the mixed math results and attendance challenges suggest areas to watch. The school’s consistent 4-star rating and upward momentum in 4th grade math indicate a capable staff, even as it works to close the gap with its high-performing district peers.
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