Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

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Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is a public charter elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 415 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in Tennessee and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (around 88%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. Its proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages, even for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school.

When compared to nearby schools like Germantown Elementary, Southwind Elementary, and Forest Hill Elementary School (in a different district), Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast generally underperforms in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, its academic performance suggests that funding alone may not be the primary driver of the school's challenges. Addressing the unique needs of the school's student population will likely require targeted interventions and support programs to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 8146 E Shelby DR
       Memphis, TN  38125


(901) 602-5530

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
707th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,794 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.8%
Hispanic:
13.2%
White:
1.6%
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Compare Details Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast ranks worse than 69.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 33rd among 121 ranked elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.8%), Hispanic (13.2%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is 24. 120 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast employs 18 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is $11,794. 116 elementary schools in the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District spend more per student. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast:

SchoolDigger ranks Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast 707th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast in the ranking list.)

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Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

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Rank History for all students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.31 817th 983 16.9%
2022 19.02 834th 1000 16.6%
2023 22.61 798th 1020 21.8%
2024 32.61 707th 1018 30.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.01 667th 823 19.0%
2022 33.66 599th 858 30.2%
2023 36.33 565th 865 34.7%
2024 45.22 454th 853 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.83 759th 975 22.2%
2023 23.27 774th 989 21.7%
2024 32.53 686th 990 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.76 773rd 941 17.9%
2022 25.27 743rd 980 24.2%
2023 22.81 781st 987 20.9%
2024 32.13 687th 991 30.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.23 193rd 411 53.0%
2022 39.60 259th 483 46.4%
2023 41.27 261st 500 47.8%
2024 57.93 173rd 498 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.87 165th 387 57.4%
2024 47.47 202nd 415 51.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 0 88 0 3 0 0 1 0 92
2019 0 123 0 3 0 0 1 0 127
2020 2 163 0 15 0 0 3 0 183
2021 4 220 0 27 1 0 1 0 253
2022 4 264 0 27 1 1 1 0 298
2023 4 365 0 43 1 0 2 0 415
2024 7 367 0 57 1 0 1 0 433

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 - Southeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 92 5.0 18.4 n/a
2019 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
2020 183 7.0 26.1 n/a
2021 253 11.0 23.0 n/a
2022 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
2023 415 22.8 18.1 n/a
2024 433 18.0 24.0 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 - Southeast

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 92 5.0 18.4 n/a
2019 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
2020 183 7.0 26.1 n/a
2021 253 11.0 23.0 n/a
2022 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
2023 415 22.8 18.1 n/a
2024 433 18.0 24.0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $709 (3.2%) $21,175 (96.1%) $22,044
2020 $710 (6.7%) $9,664 (91.8%) $10,531
2021 $1,358 (9.5%) $12,673 (88.9%) $14,255
2022 $2,603 (16.0%) $13,390 (82.2%) $16,292
2023 $3,791 (28.9%) $9,019 (68.7%) $13,126
2024 $3,126 (26.5%) $8,366 (70.9%) $11,794

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students127415
 226.8%
African American123365
 196.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic343
 1333.3%
Pacific Islander00
White04
Two or More Races12
 100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 433 students attended Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast.

Students at Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast are 85% African American, 13% Hispanic, 2% White.

Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast ranks 707th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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