Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Lafayette 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Excel Center - Lafayette's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel Center - Lafayette 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 - Lafayette is 0.68, 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
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
27%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)30-34%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Center - Lafayette's ranking?
Excel Center - Lafayette is ranked #1493 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Lafayette?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Lafayette is 30-34%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Lafayette?
322 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Excel Center - Lafayette students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette?
Excel Center - Lafayette has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Lafayette offer ?
Excel Center - Lafayette offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Center - Lafayette part of?
Excel Center - Lafayette is part of Excel Center - Lafayette School District.
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