Case Study: Power Center Academy improves attendance and student engagement with PowerSchool

Power Center Academy Uses Student Data to Improve Attendance and Engagement

Power Center Academy, part of the Gestalt Community Schools network, struggled with scattered spreadsheets and disconnected systems that made it hard to track student performance, attendance, and engagement. As the school grew to 2,500 students across five Memphis campuses, staff needed a faster, more accessible way to use data. PowerSchool Student Analytics helped replace manual workflows and gave teachers, counselors, and leaders a clearer view of student needs.

With PowerSchool, Power Center Academy implemented real-time dashboards to monitor attendance, i-Ready scores, and early warning signs for students at risk. The solution improved daily decision-making, supported targeted outreach through family engagement efforts, and helped staff respond sooner before students fell behind. According to the school, automating i-Ready data was a “game changer,” and educators can now see who needs help and act on it much faster.

Power Center Academy

Tiffany Compton

Instructional Technology Manager