Power Center Academy Middle
Shelby County, Tennessee
2.7 / 5.0
Middle School · 2024-25
Overall Performance Summary
Power Center Academy Middle earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.7 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of middle schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #149 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.
This satisfactory rating suggests that Power Center Academy Middle has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
How This Grade Was Calculated
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Below Average
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Average
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Excellent
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Weighted Contribution to Final Grade
The final score of 2.7is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Subject Proficiency
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 27.0% of students at Power Center Academy Middle demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Social Studies (Middle) at 34.0%, while ELA (Middle) at 19.7% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Middle): 19.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Math (Middle): 30.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Middle): 24.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Social Studies (Middle): 34.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Growth Indicators
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Power Center Academy Middle shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.5 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Literacy
Below expectations
Numeracy
Exceeding expectations
Science
Below expectations
Social Studies
Meeting expectations
Student Success Rates
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Overall, 26.2% of all students at Power Center Academy Middle demonstrated proficiency on state assessments.
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
Below the proficiency benchmark
How Does Power Center Academy Middle Compare?
Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.7, Power Center Academy Middle is below the Shelby County average of 3.1 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #149 position.
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TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year