Decatur Middle School vs Excel Center - Decatur
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 96 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Indianapolis, Indiana | Excel Center - Decatur Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 335 | #372 of 387 |
| National rank | #13304 of 15,369 | #15157 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,000 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 32.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 20.7).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 71.4%).
- •Decatur Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 32.4).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 259.
- •Decatur Middle School 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 Middle School better than Excel Center - Decatur?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Middle School ranks higher (22.6 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 Middle School and Excel Center - Decatur?
About 96 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 1,000. Excel Center - Decatur: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Excel Center - Decatur rank in Indiana?
Decatur Middle School is 320th of 335 and Excel Center - Decatur is 372nd of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).