Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast

Charter School 240 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nexus STEM Academy, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is part of the Gestalt Community Schools network, a charter organization dedicated to providing high-quality educational options in the area. As the name suggests, the school focuses heavily on a STEM-based curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), aiming to prepare middle school students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce. The school emphasizes rigorous academic standards while fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Nexus STEM Academy operates with a mission to empower students through a culture of high expectations and community engagement. By utilizing a "scholars" approach, the school seeks to cultivate leadership qualities and personal accountability in its student body. Located on East Shelby Drive, the school acts as a community hub, providing students with access to specialized resources and a structured, supportive environment designed to bridge educational gaps and ensure students are well-prepared for success in high school and beyond.

240

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	38
Black	195
Two or More	6

Black
195 (81.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (15.8 %)
Two or More
6 (2.5 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

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)352-6226
Website:	http://gestaltcs.org/schools/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 72