Excellent
#189 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 11% in state
Power Center Academy Elementary School
Elementary School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3540 S. Mendenhall ST, Memphis, TN 38115
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Power Center Academy Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Power Center Academy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,931
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
23%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Hickory Hill CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Newberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Cromwell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Fox Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Memphis-shelby County Schools
- Schools in district
- 222
- Rank in district
- #16 of 202
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Power Center Academy Elementary School is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Power Center Academy Elementary School
Power Center Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
What's said publicly about Power Center Academy Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power Center Academy Elementary School
What grades does Power Center Academy Elementary School serve?
Power Center Academy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School?
Power Center Academy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Power Center Academy Elementary School rank in TN?
Power Center Academy Elementary School ranks #189 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Power Center Academy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Power Center Academy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Power Center Academy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Power Center Academy Elementary School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Power Center Academy Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Power Center Academy Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Power Center Academy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Power Center Academy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (901) 310-2999
- Area population (ZIP 38115)
- 36,878
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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