Northside Elementary School vs. Parris South Elementary School
Should I attend Northside Elementary School or Parris South Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Parris South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parris South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
534 students
378 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#847 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
19
Kindergarten Students
94
67
Grade 1 Students
88
59
Grade 2 Students
78
60
Grade 3 Students
60
54
Grade 4 Students
87
45
Grade 5 Students
78
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
89%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%