Elementary School Testing Grades 3-5
The State of Tennessee requires testing for all students enrolled in a public school. Listed below are the required tests for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 3-5. Please know that dates are subject to change and we will inform you as soon as we are aware of any changes. All of these tests must be taken in-person.
**If you recieved an email from Mrs. Bennett on small group or testing with accommodations please follow the days and times in the email.
For questions about testing, please contact Mrs. Lisa Bennett
Students who show up late to the test WILL NOT be admitted into the test room.
ALL legal guardians are required to sign-in and sign-out their student into the test room and show a photo ID.
ALL students should bring several pencils with erasers for notetaking.
Valid calculators are provided for math tests.
Students should bring a drink and a snack, but will only be allowed to have their drink and snack during breaks. No food or drinks will be allowed during the test. Please do not bring any snacks with nuts or cinnamon.
Tests are paper and pencil.
Tests will take place at the end of the school year in April and May.
State assessments will be administered for the following subjects and grade levels:
3rd, 4th and 5th grade
English, Math, and Science
Parents-
Plan to arrive at the test site at least 30 minutes before the start time in order to find parking and check your student in. Parents are welcome to stay at the test site, but can also leave and come back. The trained proctors on site will let you know the expected time that students will be finished. Please note that the end time of tests is subject to change due to several variables that could occur during testing.
TOPS has 5 test sites across the state (Bristol, Greeneville, Knoxville, Middle Tennessee, and Memphis). Please scroll down and make sure you are viewing the correct test site. You should be testing at the location closest to you and the one designated upon enrollment.
Bristol Test Site
*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the start of the test.
Location: Slater Center 325 McDowell St, Bristol, TN 37620
Room: Please enter through the main door and follow the signs to the second floor.
Grade 3:
Monday, April 15
10:00 am- 12:30 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 pm- 12:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subpart 1
Grade 4-5:
Monday, April 15
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subparts 1 and 2 (Grade 4 only have 1 Science Subpart so they should finish around 12:00 pm)
Greeneville Test Site
*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the start of the test.
Location: Greene Technology Center 1121 Hal Henard Rd, TN 37743
Room: Students check in at the main office
Grades 3-5:
Monday, April 15
10:00 am- 12:30 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 pm- 12:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subparts 1 and 2 (Grades 3-4 only have 1 Science Subpart so they should finish around 12:00 pm)
Knoxville Test Site
*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the test.
Location: Sarah Simpson Technology Center 801 Tipton Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920
Rooms: 214 and 215; Look for the directional signs posted.
Grade 3:
Monday, April 15
10:00 am- 12:30 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 pm- 12:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subpart 1
Grade 4-5:
Monday, April 15
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subparts 1 and 2 (Grade 4 only have 1 Science Subpart so they should finish around 12:00 pm)
Middle Tennessee Test Site
*Times posted are Central Standard Time. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the start of the test.
Location: Technology Engagement Center 306 Minerva Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Room: Please look for directional signs.
Grade 3:
Monday, April 15
10:00 am- 12:30 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 pm- 12:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subpart 1
Grade 4-5:
Monday, April 15
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subparts 1 and 2 (Grade 4 only have 1 Science Subpart so they should finish around 12:00 pm)
Memphis Test Site
*Times posted are Central Standard Time. Please plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the start of the test.
Location: Dyersburg State Community College Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County Library 3149 Hwy. 51 South Covington, TN 38019
Room: Please look for directional signs.
Grade 3:
Monday, April 15
10:00 am- 12:30 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
10:00 pm- 12:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 12:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subpart 1
Grade 4-5:
Monday, April 15
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm English Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 16
1:00 pm- 3:00 pm English Subparts 3 and 4
Monday, April 22
10:00 am- 11:45 am Math Subparts 1 and 2
Tuesday, April 23
10:00 am- 1:00 pm Math Subpart 3 and Science Subparts 1 and 2 (Grade 4 only have 1 Science Subpart so they should finish around 12:00 pm)