Parris South Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School
Should I attend Parris South Elementary School or Northside 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
Parris South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Northside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
378 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#439 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
49
Kindergarten Students
67
94
Grade 1 Students
59
88
Grade 2 Students
60
78
Grade 3 Students
54
60
Grade 4 Students
45
87
Grade 5 Students
74
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
86%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%