Central Elementary School vs Excel Center - Southeast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Beech Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
389 students
Excel Center - Southeast
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Beech Grove, Indiana | Excel Center - Southeast Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 335 | #106 of 387 |
| National rank | #9834 of 15,369 | #5447 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Beech Grove | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Southeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 39.9).
- •Excel Center - Southeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 49.6%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 27.3).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 273.
- •Central Elementary School is a public school while Excel Center - Southeast is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School better than Excel Center - Southeast?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Southeast ranks higher (61.4 vs 39.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary School and Excel Center - Southeast?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Beech Grove and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 389. Excel Center - Southeast: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Excel Center - Southeast rank in Indiana?
Central Elementary School is 251st of 335 and Excel Center - Southeast is 106th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).