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#1372 of 1,786 schools in TN
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Middle School · Memphis-shelby County Schools · Memphis, TN
A Memphis-shelby County Schools charter middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8220 East Shelby DR, Memphis, TN 38125
- Math 16% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast score 19% proficient, which is below 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 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$83,184
Median home value
$230,400
Median rent
$1,440/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Highland Oaks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Center Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Kirby Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 366 | 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
- #108 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 Middle - Southeast is listed in Memphis-Shelby County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is a public middle school in Memphis, TN, part of Memphis-shelby County Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades 6th-8th with a 31.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
What grades does Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast serve?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is 31.5:1. 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 Middle - Southeast rank in TN?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast ranks #1,372 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast's MySchoolScout rating?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middle - Southeast?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast a charter school?
Yes, Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast 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 Middle - Southeast a Title I school?
No, Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (901) 352-6226
- Area population (ZIP 38125)
- 42,793
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 38125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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