Dennis Middle School vs Excel Center - Richmond
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 7–8
649 students
Excel Center - Richmond
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
239 students
| Measure | Dennis Middle School Richmond, Indiana | Excel Center - Richmond Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 335 | #356 of 387 |
| National rank | #13011 of 15,369 | #13678 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 649 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Richmond | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Richmond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 24.1).
- •Excel Center - Richmond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Dennis Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 26.6).
- •Dennis Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 239.
- •Dennis Middle School is a public school while Excel Center - Richmond 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 Dennis Middle School better than Excel Center - Richmond?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Richmond ranks higher (28.4 vs 24.1 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 Dennis Middle School and Excel Center - Richmond?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Middle School: 649. Excel Center - Richmond: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Middle School and Excel Center - Richmond rank in Indiana?
Dennis Middle School is 315th of 335 and Excel Center - Richmond is 356th of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).