Serving 157 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Shelbyville ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 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 - Shelbyville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Shelbyville's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Center - Shelbyville ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Shelbyville is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)20-29%
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 - Shelbyville's ranking?
Excel Center - Shelbyville is ranked #1084 out of 1,743 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 - Shelbyville?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Shelbyville is 20-29%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Shelbyville?
157 students attend Excel Center - Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Excel Center - Shelbyville students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Center - Shelbyville?
Excel Center - Shelbyville has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Shelbyville offer ?
Excel Center - Shelbyville offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Shelbyville part of?
Excel Center - Shelbyville is part of Excel Center - Shelbyville School District.
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