B+
Above Average
80/100

Power Center Academy Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 3540 S. Mendenhall ST, Memphis, TN 38115
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.49 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 99th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Tennessee for growth

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
712
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%99/100Students gain 1.49 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 99th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency7% (−22 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency1% (−25 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts5th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%3%reading -7 pts, math -17 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -8 pts, math -13 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3540 S. Mendenhall ST
City Memphis
ZIP Code 38115
District 4700148
NCES School ID 470014802429
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38115

Understanding the community around Power Center Academy Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,176
Per Capita Income $22,913
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,400
Median Rent $1,041
Owner-Occupied 22.8%
Renter-Occupied 77.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Power Center Academy Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.6%
Hispanic/Latino 30.9%
White 1.0%
Two or More Races 0.4%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 712
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Power Center Academy Elementary School?
Power Center Academy Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Power Center Academy Elementary School?
Power Center Academy Elementary School has 712 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Power Center Academy Elementary School serve?
Power Center Academy Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Power Center Academy Elementary School receive per student?
Power Center Academy Elementary School receives $15,292 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Power Center Academy Elementary School in 38115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$166,446
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,057
1-Year Change
-0.2%
% Renters
77.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026