Power Center Elementary - Southeast

8220 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Power Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Power Center Elementary - Southeast's student population of 298 students has grown by 134% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 157% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Power Center Elementary - Southeast ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power Center Elementary - Southeast is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1295 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
28%
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
89%
21%
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White
2%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Center Elementary - Southeast's ranking?
Power Center Elementary - Southeast is ranked #1295 out of 1,721 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Power Center Elementary - Southeast?
298 students attend Power Center Elementary - Southeast.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Power Center Elementary - Southeast students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power Center Elementary - Southeast?
Power Center Elementary - Southeast has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Power Center Elementary - Southeast offer ?
Power Center Elementary - Southeast offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Power Center Elementary - Southeast part of?
Power Center Elementary - Southeast is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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