The State of Tennessee requires testing for all students enrolled in a public school. Listed below are the required tests for the 2024-2025 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 received 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 - Email 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 number 2 pencils (no mechanical).

• 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

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.

*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time.

Location:  Slater Center 325 McDowell Street Bristol, TN 37620
Room:  Students check in at the main entrance on the first floor and will follow the signs to the second floor.

*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time.

Location:  Greene Technology Center (GTC) 1121 Hal Henard Rd, TN 37743
Room:  Students check in at the main office and will be directed to the test room.

*Times posted are Eastern Standard Time.

Location:  Sarah Simpson Technology Center 801 Tipton Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920
Rooms: Look for the signs posted upon entrance with the room numbers.

*Times posted are Central Standard Time.

Location:  Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Room:  Please look for directional signs.

*Times posted are Central Standard Time.

Location:  Elma Ross Public Library 1011 East Main Street Brownsville, TN 38012
Room:  Please look for directional signs.