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White Plains Academy

Summary:

White Plains Academy is an alternative public school in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 108 students. The school is part of the Putnam County School District, which is ranked 67th out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While White Plains Academy has a higher percentage of white students (83.33%) compared to the surrounding Putnam County district (76.26%), it consistently underperforms the district and the state of Tennessee in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (8.6%) and English Language Arts (5.7%) are significantly lower than the Putnam County (48.6% and 39%, respectively) and Tennessee (39.7% and 37.6%, respectively) averages. The school's proficiency rates are particularly low in subjects like Biology I (10.5%), US History (7.7%), and Science (6.7%).

Interestingly, White Plains Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 8.8 over the past 3 years, compared to the Putnam County VITAL school, which has a much higher ratio of 23.4. However, Putnam County VITAL outperforms White Plains Academy in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and other subjects. These findings suggest that White Plains Academy may face unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to address these issues.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 288 E. Main ST
       Cookeville, TN  38506

(931) 528-1847

District: Putnam County

SchoolDigger Rank:
542nd of 587 Tennessee Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  5.6 Help
Number of students:  98

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
African American:
7.1%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Plains Academy ranks worse than 92.3% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details White Plains Academy ranks worse than 95.4% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), African American (7.1%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Plains Academy is 5.6. (See more...)
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Compare White Plains Academy employs 17.4 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Plains Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks White Plains Academy 542nd of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See White Plains Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks White Plains Academy 374th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See White Plains Academy in the ranking list.)

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Putnam County:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam County 71st of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White Plains Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.09 539th 594 9.3%
2024 10.29 542nd 587 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.32 498th 510 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.47 554th 560 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.46 503rd 504 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for White Plains Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 7.37 342nd 358 4.5%
2023 10.24 355th 384 7.6%
2024 9.08 374th 392 4.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.19 312th 337 7.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.34 342nd 366 6.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at White Plains Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.90 308th 312 1.3%
2024 6.54 322nd 326 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Open Quote great teachers that help teach kids things, other than academics! Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Open Quote Principal and faculty seem dedicated toward getting the very best out of their students
through a loving touch toward all. Close Quote



Enrollment information for White Plains Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 70 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2011 67 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 72
2012 89 7 0 2 2 0 1 0 101
2013 68 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 76
2014 60 7 0 9 0 0 0 0 76
2015 51 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 64
2016 66 3 0 6 0 0 0 0 75
2017 71 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 80
2018 62 4 1 6 1 0 0 0 74
2019 70 6 0 6 0 0 1 0 83
2020 64 5 1 9 0 0 4 0 83
2021 52 9 0 7 0 0 1 0 69
2022 65 11 0 13 0 0 2 0 91
2023 90 5 0 11 0 0 2 0 108
2024 77 7 0 7 0 0 7 0 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White Plains Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 75 9.5 7.8 74.7
2011 72 8.5 8.4 0
2012 101 10.0 10.1 n/a
2013 76 10.0 7.6 n/a
2014 76 10.0 7.6 n/a
2015 64 10.0 6.4 89.1
2016 75 10.0 7.5 78.7
2017 80 10.0 8.0 n/a
2018 74 10.0 7.4 n/a
2019 83 6.0 13.8 n/a
2020 83 6.0 13.8 65.1
2021 69 10.5 6.5 n/a
2022 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2023 108 15.4 6.9 n/a
2024 98 17.4 5.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White Plains Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 75 9.5 7.8 74.7
2011 72 8.5 8.4 0
2012 101 10.0 10.1 n/a
2013 76 10.0 7.6 n/a
2014 76 10.0 7.6 n/a
2015 64 10.0 6.4 89.1
2016 75 10.0 7.5 78.7
2017 80 10.0 8.0 n/a
2018 74 10.0 7.4 n/a
2019 83 6.0 13.8 n/a
2020 83 6.0 13.8 65.1
2021 69 10.5 6.5 n/a
2022 91 10.3 8.8 n/a
2023 108 15.4 6.9 n/a
2024 98 17.4 5.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Plains Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students83108
 30.1%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7090
 28.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%

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Students at White Plains Academy are 79% White, 7% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 98 students attended White Plains Academy.

White Plains Academy ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Tennessee alternative schools.


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