Power Center Academy Elementary School

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Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks 611 th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Power Center Academy Elementary School is a public charter elementary school located in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 720 students in grades K-5 with a diverse student population of 69.17% African American and 29.72% Hispanic students.

While Power Center Academy Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners, is relatively stronger compared to the state and district averages. The school's higher per-student spending of $14,586 and lower student-teacher ratio of 16.7 may contribute to these strengths. Interestingly, the school outperforms some nearby Winridge Elementary, Cromwell Elementary, Fox Meadows Elementary, Hickory Ridge Elementary, and Evans Elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, though it is outperformed by the nearby Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus, another public charter school.

Overall, Power Center Academy Elementary School appears to be effectively addressing the educational needs of its diverse student population, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, despite its lower overall academic performance compared to the state and district averages. Continued analysis and comparison to other high-performing schools in the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission could provide valuable insights for improving the school's academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3540 S. Mendenhall ST
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 310-2999

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
611^th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 720

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.2%

Hispanic:

29.7%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.7%

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Compare Details Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 60% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.37. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Power Center Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Power Center Academy Elementary School 611^th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Power Center Academy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	14.27	906^th	997	9.1%
2019	7.68	965^th	985	2.0%
2021	7.98	946^th	983	3.8%
2022	17.56	847^th	1000	15.3%
2023	17.34	859^th	1020	15.8%
2024	40.37	611^th	1018	40.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2022	59.03	39^th	165	76.4%
2023	54.64	47^th	164	71.3%
2024	87.10	8^th	178	95.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.24	440^th	582	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	27.13	721^st	877	17.8%
2019	12.43	799^th	821	2.7%
2021	19.64	713^th	823	13.4%
2022	31.17	633^rd	858	26.2%
2023	24.79	701^st	865	19.0%
2024	62.11	245^th	853	71.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	8.11	908^th	926	1.9%
2021	7.68	926^th	945	2.0%
2022	21.67	775^th	975	20.5%
2023	16.41	856^th	989	13.4%
2024	41.08	577^th	990	41.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	10.17	882^nd	916	3.7%
2021	9.36	895^th	941	4.9%
2022	14.09	882^nd	980	10.0%
2023	19.10	827^th	987	16.2%
2024	38.19	612^th	991	38.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2018	33.05	290^th	450	35.6%
2019	14.25	387^th	404	4.2%
2021	22.70	334^th	411	18.7%
2022	36.31	282^nd	483	41.6%
2023	33.15	316^th	500	36.8%
2024	60.97	157^th	498	68.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile
2019	27.31	193^rd	250	22.8%
2021	20.92	295^th	324	9.0%
2022	46.23	174^th	363	52.1%
2023	33.15	267^th	387	31.0%
2024	60.00	139^th	415	66.5%

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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.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Power Center Academy Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	0	207	0	20	1	1	229
2017	0	359	0	34	1	2	396
2018	1	480	0	52	0	1	534
2019	2	548	0	86	0	2	638
2020	9	625	0	162	0	3	799
2021	9	517	0	189	0	3	718
2022	10	508	1	188	0	2	709
2023	6	498	0	214	0	2	720

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

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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 Power Center Academy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	229	16.0	14.3	91.7
2017	396	23.0	17.2	n/a
2018	534	30.0	17.8	n/a
2019	638	36.0	17.7	n/a
2020	799	43.2	18.4	n/a
2021	718	39.5	18.1	n/a
2022	709	43.0	16.4	n/a
2023	720	43.0	16.7	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 Power Center Academy Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	229	16.0	14.3	91.7
2017	396	23.0	17.2	n/a
2018	534	30.0	17.8	n/a
2019	638	36.0	17.7	n/a
2020	799	43.2	18.4	n/a
2021	718	39.5	18.1	n/a
2022	709	43.0	16.4	n/a
2023	720	43.0	16.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Power Center Academy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$764 (8.9%)	$7,665 (89.2%)	$8,590
2020	$899 (8.0%)	$10,181 (90.6%)	$11,237
2021	$1,704 (11.7%)	$12,658 (86.8%)	$14,586
2022	$2,794 (16.6%)	$13,692 (81.6%)	$16,784
2023	$5,164 (27.1%)	$13,571 (71.2%)	$19,051

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Power Center Academy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 965^th of 985 Elementary schools	Ranks 859^th of 1020 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	16.1	17.5	1.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	33.3	23.1	10.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	43.8	40.5	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	6.7	15.8	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	22.8	24	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	36.9	40.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	16.7	22.8	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	34.7	23	11.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)	46	43.6	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	10.5	18.6	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	24.2	27.2	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)	34.3	43.5	9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	16.4	17.8	1.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	27.2	17	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)	40.8	38.1	2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Power Center Academy Elementary School)	8.4	17.7	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)	20.6	20.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)	33.7	36.6	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	720	12.9%
African American	548	498	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	86	214	148.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	6	200%
Two or More Races	2	2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Power Center Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	3540 S. Mendenhall ST	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 310-2999	720	43	16.7		6 (0.8%)	498 (69.2%)	214 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40.4	611^th of 1018 public elementary schools	40.0%		17.3	859^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.8%	248	38.9	49.6	29.4				39.3	36.1	30.8	18.5				28.2	39.8	54.2	28.6				40.9					$19,051	$5,164	$13,571
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3572 Emerald	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(901) 546-9926	255	20	12.7		5 (2.0%)	42 (16.5%)	204 (80.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	44.9	546^th of 1018 public elementary schools	46.4%		34.3	678^th of 1020 public elementary schools	33.5%	132	34.8	43.5	24.0	48.0	38.5	47.4	39.9	26.1	60.9	36.0	44.0	33.3	26.3	36.4	21.7	26.1		36.0	23.1	34.2	24.9	40.0	38.5	36.8	38.2	$16,434	$3,441	$12,677
Newberry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5540 Newberry Ave	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2518	403	28	14.3		4 (1.0%)	308 (76.4%)	82 (20.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	58.3	374^th of 1018 public elementary schools	63.3%		27.8	750^th of 1020 public elementary schools	26.5%	376	65.2	39.7	36.5				46.0	54.3	32.3	37.7				40.4	65.2	38.1	63.5				54.0					$13,635	$2,976	$9,566
Cromwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4989 Cromwell Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2500	470	30	15.7		2 (0.4%)	374 (79.6%)	89 (18.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19.2	846^th of 1018 public elementary schools	16.9%		20.9	811^th of 1020 public elementary schools	20.5%	35	25.0	25.0	12.3				21.0	15.0	23.4	17.5				18.8	35.6	42.2	10.7				30.2					$14,315	$2,565	$10,370
Fox Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2960 Emerald St	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2530	506	32	15.8		3 (0.6%)	415 (82.0%)	73 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	27.2	764^th of 1018 public elementary schools	25.0%		24.1	789^th of 1020 public elementary schools	22.6%	25	29.1	27.1	18.3				24.9	43.0	25.0	19.7				30.0	38.0	35.0	16.9				30.0					$14,697	$3,236	$10,486
Cornerstone Prep School	Public, Charter	K-1	5221 Cottonwood RD	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3640	33	0	100.0		3 (9.1%)	24 (72.7%)	5 (15.2%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																										$28,010	$2,635	$25,375
Hickory Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3890 Hickory Hill RD	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-1195	670	43	15.7		9 (1.3%)	486 (72.5%)	166 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	23.4	805^th of 1018 public elementary schools	20.9%		12.8	919^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.9%	114	38.2	20.2	29.9				29.6	22.5	29.8	24.1				25.4	31.5	30.1	14.0				25.2					$14,339	$2,880	$10,449
Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 Cottonwood Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-2504	400	26	15.3		6 (1.5%)	253 (63.3%)	127 (31.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	13.7	907^th of 1018 public elementary schools	10.9%		18.8	843^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	17.4%	64	32.1	13.1	21.7				22.0	19.6	16.4	16.4				17.4	21.4	14.8	20.0				18.6					$14,430	$2,697	$10,606
Winridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Ridgeway RD	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-6618	486	29	16.9		5 (1.0%)	403 (82.9%)	69 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	33.1	694^th of 1018 public elementary schools	31.8%		45	548^th of 1020 public elementary schools	46.3%	146	52.0	9.7	43.9				32.4	40.0	26.0	24.6				29.4	30.6	37.0	29.8				33.0					$14,133	$2,712	$10,472
Belle Forest Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	3135 Ridgeway	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(901) 416-7200	1,002	60	16.7		4 (0.4%)	815 (81.3%)	162 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.0%)	12.9	919^th of 1018 public elementary schools	9.7%		17.6	856^th of 1020 public elementary schools	16.1%	63	24.1	20.4	17.5				20.6	13.1	21.4	17.5				17.3	9.7	26.5	21.1				19.1					$13,305	$2,819	$9,635

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What is the racial makeup of Power Center Academy Elementary School?

Students at Power Center Academy Elementary School are 69% African American, 30% Hispanic.

Is Power Center Academy Elementary School a good school?

Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks 611^th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Power Center Academy Elementary School in?

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 720 students attended Power Center Academy Elementary School.

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