Decatur High Ability Academy vs Excel Center - Decatur
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | Decatur High Ability Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Excel Center - Decatur Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 1,053 | #372 of 387 |
| National rank | #22892 of 50,301 | #15157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 103 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 103 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 32.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High Ability Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 20.7).
- •Decatur High Ability Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 71.4%).
- •Decatur High Ability Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 32.4).
- •Excel Center - Decatur is the larger school with 259 students compared with 103.
- •Decatur High Ability Academy is a public school while Excel Center - Decatur 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 Decatur High Ability Academy better than Excel Center - Decatur?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur High Ability Academy ranks higher (53.2 vs 20.7 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 Decatur High Ability Academy and Excel Center - Decatur?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur High Ability Academy: 103. Excel Center - Decatur: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur High Ability Academy and Excel Center - Decatur rank in Indiana?
Decatur High Ability Academy is 514th of 1,053 and Excel Center - Decatur is 372nd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).