Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Kokomo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excel Center - Kokomo's student population of 343 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel Center - Kokomo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Kokomo is 0.52, which is less 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
#1654 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
67%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)10-14%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 - Kokomo's ranking?
Excel Center - Kokomo is ranked #1654 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Kokomo?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Kokomo is 10-14%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Kokomo?
343 students attend Excel Center - Kokomo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Excel Center - Kokomo students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Kokomo?
Excel Center - Kokomo has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Kokomo offer ?
Excel Center - Kokomo offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Center - Kokomo part of?
Excel Center - Kokomo is part of Excel Center - Kokomo School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Center - Kokomo located?
Excel Center - Kokomo is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Kokomo, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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