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Excel Center - Anderson

High School · Excel Center - Anderson · Anderson, IN

A charter high school in Anderson, IN where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

630 Nichols Ave, Anderson, IN 46016

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.8:1
District spending per student$4,055

Students at Excel Center - Anderson score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2014, to 25% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2012
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 11 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Excel Center - Anderson sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,679/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,543

Median home value

$66,100

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

39.1%

Poverty rate

27.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anderson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–121.3 mi843Compare →
Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.5private7–121.4 mi200Compare →
Liberty Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–121.8 mi362Compare →
Anderson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–122.7 mi1,722Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Excel Center - Anderson

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$4,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Excel Center - Anderson is listed in Excel Center - Anderson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Excel Center - Anderson

Excel Center - Anderson is a public high school in Anderson, IN, part of Excel Center - Anderson, serving approximately 308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Excel Center - Anderson

What grades does Excel Center - Anderson serve?

Excel Center - Anderson serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Excel Center - Anderson?

Excel Center - Anderson has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - Anderson?

The student-teacher ratio at Excel Center - Anderson is 30.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Excel Center - Anderson rank in IN?

Excel Center - Anderson ranks #1,641 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Excel Center - Anderson's MySchoolScout rating?

Excel Center - Anderson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Excel Center - Anderson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Center - Anderson has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Excel Center - Anderson a charter school?

Yes, Excel Center - Anderson is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Excel Center - Anderson a Title I school?

No, Excel Center - Anderson is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Center - Anderson?

55.2% of students at Excel Center - Anderson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 46016)
18,380
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
33.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022, multi-year average, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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