Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Richmond ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Richmond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Richmond's student population of 204 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Center - Richmond ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Richmond is 0.47, 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
#487 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)20-24%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 - Richmond's ranking?
Excel Center - Richmond is ranked #487 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Richmond?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Richmond is 20-24%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Richmond?
204 students attend Excel Center - Richmond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Excel Center - Richmond students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Richmond?
Excel Center - Richmond has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Richmond offer ?
Excel Center - Richmond offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Richmond part of?
Excel Center - Richmond is part of Excel Center - Richmond School District.
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