Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Power Center Academy Elementary - 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast's student population of 433 students has grown by 240% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 157% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
85%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast's ranking?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is ranked #1493 out of 1,761 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast?
433 students attend Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast offer ?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast part of?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast located?
Power Center Academy Elementary - 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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