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.
450
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
28.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Power Center Academy Middle
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic173
Black272
Two or More4
  • Black
    272 (60.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    173 (38.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.9 %)
  • White
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Power Center Academy Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6149
Grade 7155
Grade 8146
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Power Center Academy Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22550%
Male22550%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)