Serving 423 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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 423 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Power Center Academy Elementary - 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 Elementary - 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
83%
20%
White
2%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23.6%
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 Elementary - Southeast's ranking?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is ranked #1372 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
423 students attend Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast offer ?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast part of?
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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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