Power Center Academy Middle
Charter School
450 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Power Center Academy Middle (PCA Middle), located on Winchester Road in Memphis, is a public charter school operated by the Gestalt Community Schools network. Serving students in the Hickory Hill area, the school is built on a mission to prepare scholars for college and career success through a rigorous academic curriculum and a focus on character development. As part of the Gestalt model, the school emphasizes small class sizes, high expectations for student behavior, and a structured learning environment designed to bridge the opportunity gap for students in the Memphis community.
Beyond traditional academics, Power Center Academy Middle integrates a "community-centric" approach, viewing the school as a hub for local development and family engagement. The school’s programming often highlights a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals by fostering leadership skills and personal responsibility. By combining intensive instruction with a supportive school culture, PCA Middle aims to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for the academic challenges of high school but are also equipped with the social and critical-thinking skills necessary for long-term success in their future endeavors.
Beyond traditional academics, Power Center Academy Middle integrates a "community-centric" approach, viewing the school as a hub for local development and family engagement. The school’s programming often highlights a commitment to developing well-rounded individuals by fostering leadership skills and personal responsibility. By combining intensive instruction with a supportive school culture, PCA Middle aims to ensure that its graduates are not only prepared for the academic challenges of high school but are also equipped with the social and critical-thinking skills necessary for long-term success in their future endeavors.
450
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
28.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 173 |
| Black | 272 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Black272 (60.4 %)
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Hispanic173 (38.4 %)
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Two or More4 (0.9 %)
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White1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Memphis-Shelby County Schools |
| Phone: | (901)333-6874 |
| Website: | http://www.gestaltcs.org/power-center-middle/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 450 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 28.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
149
Grade 7
155
Grade 8
146
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 149 |
| Grade 7 | 155 |
| Grade 8 | 146 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 225 | 50% |
| Male | 225 | 50% |
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