Serving 283 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Muncie 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 24:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Muncie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Muncie's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Center - Muncie 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 - Muncie is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)11-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Center - Muncie's ranking?
Excel Center - Muncie 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 - Muncie?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Muncie is 11-19%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Muncie?
283 students attend Excel Center - Muncie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Excel Center - Muncie students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Muncie?
Excel Center - Muncie has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Muncie offer ?
Excel Center - Muncie offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Excel Center - Muncie part of?
Excel Center - Muncie is part of Excel Center - Muncie School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Center - Muncie located?
Excel Center - Muncie is located in the Old West End neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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