Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast

8146 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 323 students in grades 6-8, Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast's student population of 323 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
10 teachers

School Rankings

Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1647 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
34%
12%
37%
13%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
83%
20%
White
n/a
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast's ranking?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is ranked #1647 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast?
323 students attend Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast offer ?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast part of?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast located?
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast is located in the Lakes of Forest Hill neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Lakes of Forest Hill.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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