Below Average
#1563 of 1,786 schools in TN
White Plains Academy
School · Putnam County · Algood, TN
A Putnam County school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
288 E. Main ST, Algood, TN 38506
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at White Plains Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where White Plains Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,201/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Algood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,051
Median home value
$256,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Rim AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Putnam County VitalEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #19 of 20
- District spending per student
- $10,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Plains Academy is listed in Putnam County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Plains Academy
White Plains Academy is a public school in Algood, TN, part of Putnam County, serving approximately 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Plains Academy
What grades does White Plains Academy serve?
White Plains Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend White Plains Academy?
White Plains Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Academy is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Plains Academy rank in TN?
White Plains Academy ranks #1,563 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is White Plains Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
White Plains Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White Plains Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Plains Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White Plains Academy a charter school?
No, White Plains Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Plains Academy a Title I school?
No, White Plains Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.8%
- Phone
- (931) 528-1847
- Area population (ZIP 38506)
- 29,657
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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