Excel Center - Lafayette

615 N 18th St 2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47904
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 364 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 30-34%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Excel Center - Lafayette's student population of 364 students has grown by 9% 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1493 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
38%
≤20%
41%
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(18-19)
30-34%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
364 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Excel Center - Lafayette students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette?
Excel Center - Lafayette has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Lafayette part of?
Excel Center - Lafayette is part of Excel Center - Lafayette School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 30-34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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