Serving 272 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Anderson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Anderson's student population of 272 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Center - Anderson ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Anderson is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
17%
13%
White
55%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)20-24%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Center - Anderson's ranking?
Excel Center - Anderson is ranked #487 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Anderson?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Anderson is 20-24%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Anderson?
272 students attend Excel Center - Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Excel Center - Anderson students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Anderson?
Excel Center - Anderson has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Anderson offer ?
Excel Center - Anderson offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Center - Anderson part of?
Excel Center - Anderson is part of Excel Center - Anderson School District.
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