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Excel Center - Lafayette Square

6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 347 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 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 65-69% (Top 1% in IN)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Excel Center - Lafayette Square's student population of 347 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Excel Center - Lafayette Square is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
(14-15)
65-69%
64%
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(14-15)
40-44%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Excel Center - Lafayette Square and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
14%
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Black
59%
13%
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White
7%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Excel Center - Lafayette Square and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(18-19)
15-19%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Excel Center - Lafayette Square and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Excel Center - Lafayette Square and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
25%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Excel Center - Lafayette Square and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
347 students attend Excel Center - Lafayette Square.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Excel Center - Lafayette Square students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Lafayette Square?
Excel Center - Lafayette Square has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 15-19%
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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