At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455.5
Power Center Academy Middle School: 451 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Power Center Academy Middle School
Power Center Academy Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Memphis. It is one of 209 current school records connected to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.7%). English learners represent 38.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Power Center Academy Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic35.7%
- Black63%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Raleigh Egypt Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
461 reported students
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Grandview Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
472 reported students
Craigmont Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
475 reported students
Mt. Pisgah Middle/High School
Middle · Grades 06–09
498 reported students
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
399 reported students
Public schools near Power Center Academy Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ridge Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 805 | 1.6 mi |
| Kirby Middle School Middle · Charter · Achievement School District | 06–08 | 402 | 2.5 mi |
| Ridgeway Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 599 | 2.6 mi |
| Colonial Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 1,034 | 3.3 mi |
| American Way Middle School Middle · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 693 | 3.5 mi |
| Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School Middle · Charter · Memphis-Shelby County Schools | 06–08 | 75 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Power Center Academy Middle School
What grades does Power Center Academy Middle School serve?
Power Center Academy Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
How many students attend Power Center Academy Middle School?
Power Center Academy Middle School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
Is Power Center Academy Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Power Center Academy Middle School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Power Center Academy Middle School in?
Power Center Academy Middle School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, based in Memphis, TN, which operates 209 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Power Center Academy Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hickory Ridge Middle School (1.6 mi), Kirby Middle School (2.5 mi), Ridgeway Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.