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Parris South Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 440 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 15, 2010

its great everyone of my kids which is 5 fixing 2 be 7 went thru this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2009

Parris South is an excellent school. The teachers really care about the students, the support staff is very friendly and helpful, and the principal is doing a great job encouraging his staff, parents and students... I wouldn't send my child anywhere else...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

What a great school! The kids learn so much and the teachers are wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
35%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
9%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
13%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities38%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities38%

Science

All Students62%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities17%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students37%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities21%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students59%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities14%

Science

All Students51%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 68%
Black 9% 25%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
Phone: (731) 925-2480

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