Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Lafayette Square ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1% in IN)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excel Center - Lafayette Square's student population of 347 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Lafayette Square is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
59%
13%
White
7%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)15-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
25%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Lafayette Square?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Lafayette Square is 15-19%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Lafayette Square?
347 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette Square.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Excel Center - Lafayette Square students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette Square?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Lafayette Square offer ?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Center - Lafayette Square part of?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square is part of Excel Center - Lafayette Square School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Center - Lafayette Square located?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square is located in the Northwest High School neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest High School.
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