Serving 302 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- 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
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Lafayette Square ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Excel Center - Lafayette Square's student population of 302 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Lafayette Square is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. 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
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
65%
13%
White
5%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)15-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
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?
302 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette Square.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Excel Center - Lafayette Square students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette Square?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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