Power Center Academy Middle School

5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
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Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Power Center Academy Middle School 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 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Power Center Academy Middle School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Power Center Academy Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1600 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Power Center Academy Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
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Black
64%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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57%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Power Center Academy Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Power Center Academy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Power Center Academy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Middle School's ranking?
Power Center Academy Middle School is ranked #1600 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Power Center Academy Middle School?
449 students attend Power Center Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Power Center Academy Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power Center Academy Middle School?
Power Center Academy Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Power Center Academy Middle School offer ?
Power Center Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Power Center Academy Middle School part of?
Power Center Academy Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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