Serving 294 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excel Center - Lafayette's student population of 294 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Excel Center - Lafayette ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Lafayette is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
57%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)30-34%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 #1623 out of 1,755 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 36% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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?
294 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Excel Center - Lafayette students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette?
Excel Center - Lafayette has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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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