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%
- 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 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
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 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 0.67, 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.
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
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
Graduation Rate
(18-19)30-34%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 - 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
What school district is Excel Center - Lafayette part of?
Excel Center - Lafayette is part of Excel Center - Lafayette School District.
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