Power Center Academy Elementary School

Public, Charter K-5

3540 S. Mendenhall ST
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 310-2999

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
859^th of 1,020 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,586

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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Performance Trends

Compare Details Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 84.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 55^th among 113 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (69.2%), Hispanic (29.7%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Elementary School is 16.7. 77 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Power Center Academy Elementary School is $14,586, which is the 11^th highest among 113 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Power Center Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Power Center Academy Elementary School 859^th of 1020 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Power Center Academy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 136^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Power Center Academy Elementary School

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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%

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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	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.03	39^th	165	76.4%
2023	54.64	47^th	164	71.3%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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

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

Schools Near Power Center Academy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				TNReady Mathematics (2023)							TNReady English Language Arts (2023)							TNReady Science (2023)							TNReady Social Studies (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	17.3	859^th of 1020 public elementary schools	15.8%		17.6	847^th of 1000 public elementary schools	15.3%	12	17.5	22.8	13.4				17.8	15.8	18.6	18.8				17.7	35.0	39.8	10.1				28.1					$14,586	$1,704	$12,658
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus	Public, Charter	K-8	3572 Emerald	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 546-9928	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%)	34.3	678^th of 1020 public elementary schools	33.5%		25.8	752^nd of 1000 public elementary schools	24.8%	74	34.8	23.1	36.0	39.5	28.2	18.2	30.6	56.5	24.0	28.0	36.8	38.5	13.6	33.7	39.1	11.5	12.0	18.4	25.6	22.7	21.4	23.7	35.9	22.7	28.3	$14,010	$1,293	$12,493
Newberry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5540 Newberry Ave	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	27.8	750^th of 1020 public elementary schools	26.5%		30.1	709^th of 1000 public elementary schools	29.1%	41	44.1	25.5	17.4				29.2	29.0	32.1	15.9				25.3	25.4	35.7	29.0				29.7					$12,017	$1,809	$9,381
Cromwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4989 Cromwell Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	20.9	811^th of 1020 public elementary schools	20.5%		20.3	809^th of 1000 public elementary schools	19.1%	2	13.3	49.0	8.3				20.7	18.7	39.2	8.3				20.2	21.3	49.0	6.9				23.2					$12,283	$1,516	$10,046
Hooks Dimmick Child Care Center	Public	PK	4982 Knight Arnold	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 367-2912	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fox Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2960 Emerald St	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	24.1	789^th of 1020 public elementary schools	22.6%		23.4	776^th of 1000 public elementary schools	22.4%	13	22.2	34.8					21.9	16.1	39.7	21.7				26.7	19.0	34.8	13.0				23.6					$11,211	$1,620	$9,062
Cornerstone Prep School	Public, Charter	K	5221 Cottonwood RD	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Tennessee Public Charter School Commission	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-3645	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)
Hickory Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3890 Hickory Hill RD	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	12.8	919^th of 1020 public elementary schools	9.9%		35	648^th of 1000 public elementary schools	35.2%	271	17.3	19.0	7.0				14.2	21.4	21.0	8.7				16.7	32.7	24.8	11.3				22.3					$11,788	$1,707	$9,412
Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 Cottonwood Rd	Memphis	38118	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(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%)	18.8	843^rd of 1020 public elementary schools	17.4%		14.5	888^th of 1000 public elementary schools	11.2%	45	35.5	26.7	11.9				24.9	14.5	23.7	10.2				16.1	21.0	41.7	6.8				23.2					$11,975	$1,543	$9,649
Ridgeway Early Learning Center	Public	PK	3435 3435 Ridge Meadow Pkwy	Memphis	38115	Shelby County	Memphis-Shelby County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(901) 416-1530	136	10	13.6		1 (0.7%)	114 (83.8%)	21 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School?

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

Is Power Center Academy Elementary School a good school?

Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

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

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

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