Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-12, White Plains Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
White Plains Academy's student population of 91 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Plains Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1461 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
13%
Black
12%
21%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Plains Academy's ranking?
White Plains Academy is ranked #1461 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are White Plains Academy often compared to?
White Plains Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cookeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend White Plains Academy?
91 students attend White Plains Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of White Plains Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Academy?
White Plains Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Plains Academy offer ?
White Plains Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Plains Academy part of?
White Plains Academy is part of Putnam County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/17/2021
this school was one of the best schools ever they really do help you I know their outfits might be ugly but it turns out cute and for the ladies take their piercings out. I always left my earrings in and got in trouble
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