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Decatur County Middle School vs. Parsons Elementary School

Should you attend Decatur County Middle School or Parsons Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Decatur County Middle School
2740 Hwy 641 South
Parsons, TN 38363
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Parsons Elementary School
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Decatur County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Parsons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades 5-8, Decatur County Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parsons 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
416 students
363 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Decatur County Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parsons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Decatur County Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parsons Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Decatur County Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parsons Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Decatur County Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#357 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
#634 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Decatur County Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parsons Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in TN)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur County Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur County Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Decatur County Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parsons Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Decatur County Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Parsons Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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37
Kindergarten Students
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68
Grade 1 Students
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58
Grade 2 Students
-
65
Grade 3 Students
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64
Grade 4 Students
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71
Grade 5 Students
109
-
Grade 6 Students
95
-
Grade 7 Students
100
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Grade 8 Students
112
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Decatur County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Decatur County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Decatur County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Decatur County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Decatur County Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parsons Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Decatur County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Decatur County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Decatur County Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parsons Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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